The Heptarchy is the ruthless empire ruled by the Seven Temples, seeking to feed all the world to their malevolent goddesses.
The brutal legions of the Seven Temples were driven from the shores of Andomhaim, but their warships still prowl the southern coasts, raiding and looting.
When Ridmark Arban rides to drive back a raid, he soon discovers an insidious plot.
For the most powerful weapon of the Heptarchy is not its armies, but subtle and deadly treachery...
Standing over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
Though a short story, enough happens to introduce the reader to the reality of Andomhaim, a kingdom standing in opposition to the Heptarchy of the Seven Temples seeking to feed these inhabitants to their gruesome gods. Andomhaim is magical and well protected by Ridmark and his soulblade and the knights. Magic rules. Yet the Heptarchy keeps on pressing attacks, including red orchs. Yet even more stealthy creatures are an ever present danger. The Final Shield introduces the reader well into this violent world, readying the reader to an action orientated world where one tends to sleep with ears pitched to hear the unnatural. Enjoy.
Just finished the Dragonskull series only to find a new thread with Ridmark! An old enemy is still around, growing bolder. Can't wait for the story to be revealed. Good job, Jonathan.