The plains of Druvan'hal'or have fallen under the iron grip of the Orc Kingdom, ruled by Ragnar Brorhaz, a tyrant consumed by his thirst for power. The villagers live in misery, forced to labor under the constant threat of violence. Amid this destruction, a young man named Ardan Kael from the village of Erindor resolves to fight back, unaware that he is the last surviving heir to the long-lost Kingdom of Kaelvoria. With the aid of Eira Lyndor, a runaway princess, Ardan leads a rebellion that could reshape the fate of humanity in Druvan'hal'or.
Yet, Ardan's challenges are not limited to external threats. Internal conflicts often shake his resolve. As an inexperienced young leader, he is haunted by the weight of guilt for the lives lost in his struggle. At the same time, the growing bond between him and Eira forces Ardan to confront a heart-wrenching dilemma: can he place the needs of his people above his own happiness? This burden turns Ardan's journey into more than just a war against the Orcs-it becomes a quest to discover his true self.
In the midst of their fight, Ardan and Eira uncover ancient ruins that conceal a power capable of stopping the Orcs. However, to claim it, they must navigate treachery, inner turmoil, and the relentless threat of Ragnar Brorhaz, who will stop at nothing to dominate the lands of humankind. With Ardan's leadership, Eira's courage, and the support of their allies, this rebellion will determine the future of Druvan'hal'or: freedom or total annihilation.
Through every trial, Ardan and Eira stand together, their unyielding determination the beacon of hope for a land engulfed in darkness. The battle for Druvan'hal'or is not just a clash of swords-it is a fight for survival, love, and the enduring spirit of humanity.
[WATTY'S 2024 SHORTLIST] When the Ravos Kingdom abducts the Nyrial Emperor's dragon, princess Aeryn Glastos must marry the demon prince planning her assassination to save her empire and end the war while guarding her heart and a dangerous secret.
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The twenty-two-year-old draconian princess is starting her final year at Insignia Academy during the height of the war between the draconians and demons. Aeryn's dream is to graduate as a bonded Champion in the Fire Force and fight in the war. The only problem is, she is the only draconian to never receive a power by age twenty. Ashamed of his powerless daughter, the emperor of the Nyrial Empire proposes a marriage between Aeryn and the Ravos Kingdom's demon prince to end the war and get his dragon back.
Shade Cross is ruthless, cunning, and dangerously powerful. Everything he touches dies, except Aeryn. He awakens something in her she has never felt before and she acquires not one, but two powers. She must navigate both nations built upon lies, betrayals, a forbidden alliance, and a deadly curse. When she discovers the truth about her empire, she must make a choice: protect the secrets and save her father, or side with the enemy. Aeryn needs to be careful because when it reigns, it pours, and she is caught right in the middle of a feuding storm between both nations.