About the book: 2024 / Heroes will rise. Nations will fall.Beyond Belduar's high walls, Cahlen Bryer and his companions stand in defense of the city and its new king. For more than a thousand years, Belduar has never fallen. He stood as a bastion of hope. But the Lori Empire is again at its walls, and the Dragon Guard is advancing. In the north, Kaylen's sister Ella, accompanied by Feinir, arrives at the port of Antiker. She is not afraid of the unknown and intends to see the matter through to the end, no matter what or whoever stands in her way. While at the Arcane Circle embassy, ​​Rist Havel hones his newfound skills in preparation for the challenges. Rist does not know that he is being watched, measured and judged. He didn't get into the Circle by accident. He has talent. But even talented people can do terrible things. When Lorian troops land on the southern shores and Eison Virander's rebellious letters fall into the right hands, only the knights of Akeron see the true danger. The danger that lurks in the darkness. The looming shadow will not stop. She will consume everything in her path. Because all she craves is blood and fire. “This series is essential for those readers who love classic fantasy told in a modern voice.” – Novel Notions “A wonderful sequel that tells its own story in a fascinating world with a gripping plot and interesting characters. An epic addition to the beginning of the story that makes you look forward to the sequel." – The Fantasy Reviews