Last Among Equals by Peter J Aldin.

If you're a fantasy reader--even if you're not--this is a book to check out. Launching first on Kickstarter where backers are rewarded with exclusive perks, it's live now, and it funded in under 4 hours (meaning backers will definitely get their rewards).

Go look at it if only to goggle at the beautiful artwork. https://tinyurl.com/4un47ejv

Teaser blurb reads,

For years, the nations of Ollaj and Kardalan have flourished under an uneasy peace.

Now, the Trell have come.

And with the Trell, comes war...