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In the embattled kingdom of Nagos, rebellion is a constant shadow, and alliances are forged in blood and betrayal. Princess Adira, is sent to the Albyrian Empire to marry Kazar Maraak, a nobleman whose power and faith could save their lands—or doom them both. But Adira’s journey is far from a peaceful one. Taken hostage by Sir Bakaar, a brutal rebel captain allied with the mysterious and persecuted Torani sorcerers, Adira is thrust into a world of suffering and mysticism. Guided by the teachings of the goddess Diori and her own indomitable will, she survives horrors that would break most, emerging with a strength born of resilience. But her freedom comes at a cost. In the enameled halls of the Imperial Holy City of Almari, Adira must navigate the intrigues of court politics, and her obligations as heir to the Nagosi Throne. Facing curses, charismatic foes and wrestling with her own desire for justice, Adira’s choices threaten to unravel the fragile threads holding her kingdom together. Haunted by her travels, the young princess must navigate a world where power, faith, and vengeance collide. With her kingdom’s future at stake and her own destiny in her hands, Adira must decide whether to embrace the path laid out before her—or forge one of her own.