The Emperor's Knife

In a thrilling tale set within the decaying Cerani Empire, a deadly plague marked by geometric patterns threatens to consume its victims, turning them into mind-controlled Carriers. The lost prince Sarmin, hidden away in a secret room, is joined by Mesema, a spirited Windreader unfamiliar with the treacherous Imperial Court, and Eyul, a remorseful assassin seeking a cure. As conspiracies erupt into violence, the fate of the empire hinges on the efforts of these three unlikely allies battling against overwhelming odds.