A realm in collapse. A forgotten power returns. For every choice made, a fate is sealed.A prophecy long forgotten begins to unfold before a kingdom on the edge of ruin. With shards to find and power to behold, both sides are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. As the final hunt begins, the fate of Ethos will be decided not only by those who hold power, but by those willing to risk everything to stop it.Aevah, pursued through the snowy peaks of Azend, carries the hopes of many. With the last shard hidden deep in the mountains and Elinor's soldiers closing in, each step forward could be her last.Jacob undertakes his own search, gathering unexpected allies-and gets a much-welcome reunion when he needs it most. As he nears what he seeks, he is snared by Elinor's men. Now, with the odds stacked against him and time running out, can he and the rebels escape before everything unravels?Cecilia, traveling the realm's broken roads, ignites rebellion in the shadows of war. Her army grows, but doubt festers. She knows this fight will cost more than she's willing to give-but giving up is no longer an option.Elinor, the queen who would be eternal, is more dangerous than ever. Her enemies multiply, but so do her powers. With a devoted order of priestesses at her side and dark magic swelling beneath her command, she believes nothing can stand in her way. But as her grip tightens, the realm itself begins to resist.The endgame has begun. In a realm where magic demands balance and the dark-hearted fall to power's pull... One will rise. One will fall. And nothing will ever be the same.
