The Woaden Empire lies to the north, far beyond the mountains that protect the Southlands.
Their magic wielders, doomed to first madness then death, have never threatened the clans.
Lidan Tolak is the fiercest of her father’s daughters; more than capable of one day leading her people. Until her clan is torn apart, attacked by mysterious creatures nobody understands. Creatures that come in the night. Creatures that don't die when they should.
Ranoth Olseta wants nothing more than to be a worthy successor to his father’s throne. When his home is attacked by Woaden Empire, Ran becomes his city’s saviour. But when powers within him begin to surface, he is condemned to death. Confused and betrayed, Ran flees his homeland and a truth he’s always feared:
