Forged and the Fallen

In the aftermath of war, dragon riders walk alone. A time has come when the Dragon Queen must destroy Cimeren in order to create something new. The Dragon Queen of Murgare barrels toward the lone outpost of Nevergrace, riding her infamous shadow dragon and destroyer of kingdoms. She seeks retribution for her murdered king. At Nevergrace, Cyran Orendain encounters a snarky forest dragon named Eidelmere who is bitter and resentful, having seen many centuries of battle and betrayals. Cyran forges an unlikely bond with the creature, which hurls him down a path he never could have imagined. He will wield magic, lance, and bow, and become a rider and ally to Eidelmere. Cyran's sister, Jaslin, must learn of the old guard and the many breeds of dragons, of their magic, and discover a mysterious power she can wield and use to lead her people. Pravon the Dragon Thief roams the lands stealing these creatures and performing deeds under blood contract to a concealed employer. In the beginning, his objectives are obscure, but the closer he comes to the war, the more someone's darker intentions are brought to light. For in the end, it will take strategizing with many unique dragons, magic, and forging bonds with the creatures. One side will bleed and one will fall. But little do they understand each other. And either the queen or the knight will rise from the ashes of dragon fire.

Kingdoms burn. Heroes soar. At the decimated outpost of Nevergrace, Cyran Orendain and his companions stand watch. They search for the Dragon Queen's remains while awaiting the full onslaught of Murgare's retaliation. But some of their own turn against them, and a village is ravaged by whatever lurks in the woods. With the young lady of the Never by her side, Cyran's sister Jaslin arrives at the king's city of Galvenstone to answer a summons. She will find the answers to the queen's murder and the darkness lurking beneath the streets, no matter what-or who-stands in her way. Meanwhile, Pravon the dragon thief follows the unpredictable dragon assassin across the lands of Cimeren, hunting down emissaries who seek to bring peace to the kingdoms. For only one path can stop the coming war, and they will ensure this path is never found. Only those at Nevergrace sense the coming dangers-that which stalks the far side of the Lake on Fire and that which prowls within the forest. The growing shadows will consume all of the kingdoms and cover the lands in blood and dragon fire.