A Heart Of Blood And Ashes

Many years ago, the western territories were engulfed in continuous conflict. The emergence of the Destroyer changed everything. From the devastation he left in his wake, a fragile accord formed between the barbarian riders of Parsathe and the southern walled kingdoms. This alliance is the only barrier against the resurgence of an ancient threat, until the treacherous murder of the barbarian king and queen disrupts everything. Despite the alliance council's prohibition against killing the deceitful king behind his parents' deaths, Maddek is determined to seek vengeance, even at the risk of his Parsathean crown. His resolve strengthens when he discovers the king's daughter entrapped his parents into their demise, and Maddek is set on holding her accountable. However, the captive, Yvenne, is not the adversary he imagined. Despite being the last of the famed warrior-queens, she appears fragile and wields her intellect and words as her most formidable weapons. To Maddek's surprise, she proposes an alliance through marriage, driven by her own intense desire to avenge her father, aligning with Maddek's quest for retribution.