Brothers of the Wind. A Last King of Osten Ard Story

Pride is often followed by downfall, but there are instances where such a fall becomes so significant that it alters history. In the realm of Osten Ard, ruled by the immortal Sithi, two sons of the royal family stand out: the steadfast Hakatri and his younger brother Ineluki, known for his pride and fiery spirit. Ineluki’s ambition eventually leads him to become the undead Storm King. In a bold move, Ineluki swears to defeat the lethal Hidohebhi, a fearsome beast. However, his decision plunges his family and all Sithi, perhaps even the entire human race, into peril. This narrative unfolds a thousand years prior to the events in Williams's "The Dragonbone Chair" and is recounted by Pamon Kes, the loyal servant of Hakatri. Kes, not a Sithi himself but from the subjugated Changeling race, experiences a test of loyalty as severe as never before. He stands by his master's side facing the menacing black dragon and witnesses how Ineluki’s reckless promise irreversibly alters his own life. Together, Kes and Hakatri embark on a perilous journey, encountering both mortal and immortal beings as they attempt to reverse the disastrous consequences of Ineluki's vow. During their quest, roots are laid for events that will, centuries later, culminate in the Storm King’s War in "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" and the relentless attack by the Norn Queen Utuk’ku on humanity in "The Last King of Osten Ard." Ultimately, Pamon Kes is forced to reevaluate his entire existence and put everything at stake to rescue his cherished master, Hakatri. But does Kes have the power to change anything, or has Ineluki's impetuous promise set the world on an inescapable path to ruin?