Book One · Insurrection
Two kingdoms on the edge of war. An ancient enemy returned. A sister worth any price.
When Arionna’s sister is taken by the tyrannical Rodeam, she binds herself to a manipulative Temporer to learn the ancient art of Potence — and discovers that power always demands a price.
The Story
The Nations of the Five Shields and Rodeam are on the edge of war. Border villages burn at the hands of the Rholundul — an enemy long thought vanquished. Separated from her sister Zealla, Arionna will go to any length to get her back, training under the strange and overbearing Temporer, Melchior. Along the way she makes a pact with Galil — a man with a troubled past and powers neither of them understand. Will he be the help she needs, or her final mistake?
The World of Olas
A living power harnessed by Temporers — drawn naturally, or taken in potions that corrupt the soul a little more with every use.
The physical world and the ethereal realm of Etheria, bridged only by the rare and wandering Wisp Trees.
A smith-creator who makes, breaks, and re-forges the world — served by the ancient Auguries who light his forge.