Governing the far eastern territory of his country, Fitzeirick does his best to keep his people safe. Vicious raids along the southern border force him to appear before the ruling council for aid. Instead of helping, his half-brother's deceit has him branded a traitor before tossing him into a secret dungeon. Thanks to the criminals imprisoned with him, 'kill or be killed' is his way of life until he can find a way out.Unsure of who remains loyal to him, given the mark he carries, ...

Croy's army pushed the Satran invaders back inside their own borders.King Fitzeirick swore to eliminate the hated nation and is eager to lead his army to victory, but first, he must escort a good friend Varia and meet with King Crum.On the way, Fitzeirick finds the site of his former hall and later receives puzzling information, from a disturbing source.Visiting his lifelong best friend, he hears good news; Crum will soon be a father!Traveling south, to the ...

Princess Meyla, the first-born heir to the crown of Croy, was beaten and severely injured in the marketplace.While the royal guard investigates, Prince Regin decides the Croian capital isn't safe for him or his older twin sister. Together they flee their homeland to disappear into the wilds of Satra only to end up in Aina, a place neither knew existed.Regin, fatally injured on the journey, confesses he was part of a plot to kill his sister and take the throne after his myst...

Taking a crown is easy. Wearing a crown is hard.Ruling a nation is challenging, even in the best of times. Fitzeirick expected some resistance when he killed his half-brother, dissolved the Council of Thanes, and declared himself King of Croy. Still, he never planned for what lay ahead: Uprisings led by Satran agents, flagrant disrespect from generals in his army, corrupt sergeants stealing from local merchants, and an assassination attempt. It's hard to plan a war when you can't g...