Rubies and Rumors

When his talents outstrip his older brother's and might draw the attention of the wind-singers, Pange In-Yeon's family sends him to the Sun Temple in Lesou. He will not find a safe harbor until he can learn to control his energy and join the nascent court of the prince-to-come but religious factions are trying to prevent the rise of a new guardian.

This volume welcomes readers back to the Kingdom of Corrana where rumors run thick as heirs to the previous principalities are manipulated by neighboring empires and the heavy hand of the remaining members of the Council of Five spurred on the Broken Wheel Rebels. Despite opposition, Former Commander Lei Wen Hou and his friends continue to build their training league but the team struggles when their first recruit is struck down by a northern priestess.