The Lions of Al-Rassan

In "The Lions of Al-Rassan," the once-pious Asharite empire has transformed into a collection of decadent city-states ruled by feuding kings. Central to the unfolding drama are King Almalik of Cartada and his trusted advisor, Ammar ibn Khairan, whose bond is tested after a violent incident. Meanwhile, the exiled Jaddite leader Rodrigo Belmonte leads a mercenary group south, intertwining his fate with Almalik and Ammar. As they navigate a volatile landscape on the verge of holy war, Jehane, a skilled court physician, faces her own inner conflicts amid the brewing turmoil.