Devastated and half blind was not how Zahir wanted to return to the deserts of Zulfikar. He and Absalom left the country of Athera in chaos, its fate in the balance. But losing the battle, or several battles, isn’t losing the war. If the two of them can convince Dorian, high king of the desert lands, to join his army with Absalom’s rebels, they might stand a chance. If not, well, Zahir won’t consider it.
Those left behind must flee for their lives, scattering to strongholds until the rebel force can regroup. But even among their own people, no one can be trusted. Betrayal could lurk behind a friend’s eyes, darkness hidden in a smile.
To fight their way to victory, the last rebels must delve into places long forbidden and forge bonds with the savages in the north, but against such overwhelming forces, brutality might be the only answer. Every deal has a price. Will winning be worth the sacrifice?
Devastated and half blind was not how Zahir wanted to return to the deserts of Zulfikar. He and Absalom left the country of Athera in chaos, its fate in the balance. But losing the battle, or several battles, isn’t losing the war. If the two of them can convince Dorian, high king of the desert lands, to join his army with Absalom’s rebels, they might stand a chance. If not, well, Zahir won’t consider it.
Those left behind must flee for their lives, scattering to strongholds until the rebel force can regroup. But even among their own people, no one can be trusted. Betrayal could lurk behind a friend’s eyes, darkness hidden in a smile.
To fight their way to victory, the last rebels must delve into places long forbidden and forge bonds with the savages in the north, but against such overwhelming forces, brutality might be the only answer. Every deal has a price. Will winning be worth the sacrifice?