Sacrifices for the Realm

by Elisabeth Gunning

The Known Realm has become a tragic and war-torn place to live. The two largest kingdoms, Vallon and Luddler, have been engaged in battle with each other for nearly a thousand years - and no end in sight. Families, kin, and communities have been torn apart. The threat of dark magic - known as Hidden Sorcery - has made both those who have magic and those who don't fear for their lives over retaliation. The one moment of hope to which the people cling? An ancient prophecy, that one person will rise up, being born the blood of both nations, and bring peace and a New United Era to the Known Realm. But even that hope is mostly dashed. Most have given up on the Uniter, thinking they will never see peace in their life time - and many of those who think this way are magical and immortal. One group came together and swore an oath to protect and defend the Uniter no matter the cost - the Underlings, who exist secretly in the Under Realm tunnels, spying on the government, slowly paving the way for the Uniter...



...that one day finally comes. Out of the ashes of a burning castle, following an inevitable shift in Luddlite government, a maiden is saved by the Underlings. Lady Fenwan Draydor - the Uniter - a beautiful young maiden, who is  knowledgeable, skilled, and ready to fight for her destiny.

359 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 18, 2013