Jaran

In a universe once dominated by humans, the Chapalil have conquered Earth and integrated it into their vast empire. Charles Soerenson, a human noble with a rebellious past, is left behind as his sister, Terese, seeks solace on the forbidden planet of Rhui. There, she uncovers a perilous Chapalil conspiracy and finds unexpected allies in the Jaran, a tribe of nomadic humans who have forgotten their origins. As her bond with the tribe's charismatic leader, Ilya, deepens, Tess navigates the complexities of loyalty and power amidst brewing conflict that threatens not only Rhui but the universe at large.