The King's Blood

In a world overshadowed by war and madness, Geder Palliako rises as a celebrated hero and protector, but his troubled past looms large. Meanwhile, Cithrin bel Sarcour, who built a powerful bank through dubious means, finds herself trapped in a precarious position as the threat of conflict grows. As tensions escalate, an apostate priest uncovers a buried secret from the dragon empire that could unravel humanity's achievements. With an age of chaos on the horizon, a handful of unlikely heroes face daunting challenges ahead.