Flames of the River

Flames of the River

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When the world was tethering on the edge of absolute destruction, four powerful witches came together and created a spell that gave immense powers of the elements to four human families. They granted them the ability to gain power from and control the earth, fire, wind, and water. The elements of fire and water were most strong, with their magic overpowering that of the earth and wind. A kingdom was formed and magical borders were created around it. The Mollo family, given the power of fire, were to rule, but soon the River family, with control over water, went into battle with them. The kingdom was divided into two, and a feud to last generations created between the two. Years later, when the magic in the kingdom begins to weaken, the descendants of the two families and sworn enemies from birth, Mora Mollo and Kai River, are tasked with venturing beyond the borders and finding the remedy to their fleeting powers.
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When Kacia discovers the forbidden magic running through her veins, she is given a choice - pretend her powers belong to her worst enemy, and use them to help him cement his claim to the throne - or forfeit her life. Can she play along for long enough to plot Ash's downfall, or is their fake truce about to turn into something a lot more complicated? ✨ Throughout fifteen years of Lathrian rule, Kacia has dreamt only of her family and her freedom. After she braves a storm-tossed mountainside in search of reunion with a mother she hasn't seen for a decade, she discovers that she has the power to mimic the magic of others - an ability that sees her sentenced to death by the Lathrian Kingdom which controls her people. That is, until the Lathrian king demands she uses her powers to legitimise his stepson's claim to the throne. If she agrees, she can keep her life - for now. Kacia becomes caught between the volatile brothers she didn't know existed and a prince who is more sympathetic than he seems. The choice she makes, between violent rebellion or slow moving negotiations, might alter the fates of her people - but only if she can decide before the bargain that prolonged her life runs out. Family and freedom may be the things Kacia wanted most, but to gain one she might have to sacrifice the other.

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