In a world ravaged by political intrigue and dark magic, two unlikely heroes must fight for their own survival and the salvation of their nations. Vellene, stifled by her tyrannical father and facing a loveless marriage, defies his rule and sets out on a quest for a solution.Meanwhile, Eledar, desperate to break free from his past and the puppetmaster who controlled him, accepts a mission from a resistance group to steal the source of all magic... moreIn a world ravaged by political intrigue and dark magic, two unlikely heroes must fight for their own survival and the salvation of their nations. Vellene, stifled by her tyrannical father and facing a loveless marriage, defies his rule and sets out on a quest for a solution.Meanwhile, Eledar, desperate to break free from his past and the puppetmaster who controlled him, accepts a mission from a resistance group to steal the source of all magic.As they navigate a dangerous world filled with blood lust, death oaths, seduction, and assassination, Vellene and Eledar must infiltrate their enemies and outmaneuver a threatening new power in a game of strategy and defiance. With their fates intertwined and their nations at stake, they must use all their wit and strength to shatter the chains that bind them in this thrilling tale of magic, rebellion, and survival.Content Warnings: Overall, darker themes; Self-Harm; Domestic Violence; Child abuse; Hangings; General Violence/Gore; Murder; Imprisonment / Enslavement less