In a world where empires rise on the backs of steel and sorcery, the Imperatum Ayorum stands as a symbol of unyielding power. But beneath its marble grandeur and iron rule, rebellion brews, threatening to shatter the empire's dominion.
When Governor Garvano Thrax vanishes without a trace and obsidian mines-the lifeblood of imperial magic-fall under attack, Emperor Valegius Taren must face an insidious enemy. With spies, legions, and battlemages at his command, he prepares for war, but a darker conspiracy lurks in the shadows, one that could unravel centuries of imperial might.
As generals clash, alliances shift, and forbidden magics awaken, the true question emerges: will the empire's legacy endure, or will it crumble under the weight of its own ambition?
Dragonwall's queen no longer remembers who she is. Her magic is locked away at the hands of an evil sorcerer. Kane hoped to deal the drengr monarchy a heavy blow. He sent its queen away as bait, counting on King Talon to go after her. After all, what is a king without his queen?
Everyone is counting on Lord Reyr to maintain the kingdom's biggest ruse. He must rule in Talon's stead. But he's not the only one wearing a perfectly crafted disguise. After all, there are two thrones in Kastali Dun that need filling.
Meanwhile, the hunt to reclaim the dragonstones begins. If the hunters fail, then everything will fall apart. Racing against time, Dragonwall's rulers must save a kingdom on the brink of crumbling. Unfortunately, they might already be too late.