The Conqueror's Shadow
- 480pagine
- 17 ore di lettura
In this dark fantasy, the story follows Corvis Rebaine, known as the Terror of the East, whose past is cloaked in mystery. Clad in enchanted black armor and a skull-like helm, he once carved a bloody path through Imphallion with his brutal companions: Davro, a savage ogre, and Seilloah, a flesh-hungry witch. Armed with a demon-forged axe and aided by his demon slave, Khanda, Rebaine's quest for conquest is shattered when he vanishes, taking the noblewoman Tyannon as a hostage. Seventeen years later, Rebaine and Tyannon lead a quiet life, raising their children away from the chaos of their past. Rebaine has abandoned his dreams of domination, ignoring the rise of a new warlord, Audriss, until a violent incident involving his daughter forces him back into action. He must don the armor of his former self once more to protect his family and the country he once sought to conquer. However, reuniting with his old allies proves challenging; Davro has settled into a peaceful life, Seilloah is reluctant to leave her forest, and Khanda harbors deep resentment toward Rebaine. As he navigates this treacherous path, Rebaine grapples with the darkness within himself—can he embrace the cruelty he once reveled in to save his family?