The Heir of Ithalos

Den Fletcher, a young tax collector heads west on her first mission to the newly annexed city-state of Baton Rouge, only to find her family's dishonorable past nipping at her heels. Embroiled in a political scheme set in motion long ago, armed with newfound magical powers, Den must find a guide or fall to those that hunt her for the artifact that she carries: a mystical stone, the last gift from her exiled brother.

Meanwhile, Enoch D'Ithalos works to create peace in the river lands on behalf of his sister, the mayor of a prominent northern city, but this is easier said than done, as it involves reconciling with old enemies and coming to terms with the genocide of his people. Harder yet, his childhood friend Elhana'qe Desa schemes to use his influence and magic to the ends of mysterious allies.