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Mhare, son of a fallen king, is born with powers beyond men. Prophecy calls him the heir who will never rule but will deliver his people from their enemies. When his father's kingdom is destroyed by witches and hybrids, Mhare escapes and grows up hidden under the care of Dombo, a blind war hero, and Tamari, his warrior niece.
Years of training forge him into a leader. Guided by prophecy, he ventures into the realm of dragons, tames one, and claims his birthright. With Tamari beside him, he unites the southern kingdoms and leads a war to reclaim his father's throne.
But fate is cruel. Tamari, carrying his child, dies in the final battle. Mhare's fire burns everything, and though he wins the throne, he cannot rule. His legend lives on, a man of fire and loss, remembered as the king who saved his people but lost his heart.