He calmly held Salia's gaze, not looking away even once while something cold and deadly entered his eyes. "Otherwise, I'd probably kill you myself ... just to make sure she was safe."

Aeons ago an ancient war ravaged the land, and no one knows why.

Havoc has gripped the Endless Plains.

The Ondilaani hordes have assaulted Redtail hold, beaten back by the unlooked-for army of the Vale. But that army did not come to save the Hold. No. The elven army has another purpose, a purpose their leader has abandoned Lord Maorilan to pursue.

In Silverlake, the troop has rescued the survivors from a slow death. But after days of rest and healing they were assaulted in the night, ambushed amidst a well-deserved celebration. Taken by surprise, during a moment of peace.

What is happening around the once-peaceful Serensea?

The survivors are soon to know.

A note to readers: Violence through fantasy combat, minor swearing, adult themes.