Fractured Crowns

Book excerpt: Leila continues the search for the missing Princess Meriel, spreading out further and further, closing in on areas where the Empire has laid claim. Her sister, Aewyn, grows cautious and concerned of her habits, the two seemingly growing further apart. As they traverse the lands, they quickly find a horrifying sight... Across the seas, to the west, Crown Prince Mutid Kerim al Aziz, of Harub, begrudgingly listens to Prince Loren of the Empire, knowing that he has put himself in this position. The Harubian Army marches south to put the Josin Dynasty on edge, based on false pretenses. While his soldiers have been repositioned, Mutid heads down a secret dungeon to save his long imprisoned mother. And within the Kingdom of Gild, fear grips the Church and the Crown. King Yahob and Prince Udyr cannot believe that Frier and the Empire have joined forces. Yet, Commander Toran says that he saw their banners flying hand in hand. The Great Shepherd, Bertrold, protects the Commander and argues that it is time that Gild insulate itself. Unbeknownst to him, Udyr requests to head north and see for himself, alongside his secret lover, Cristan. When the two learn of the devestation that occurred between the army of Frier and the Tudorian Empire, all manners of peace begin to break...