CONTROL THE MISTRAL. SEIZE YOUR DESTINY. CLAIM THE THRONE. In the shadow of a dying Mistral -- a beautiful light force that bestows power to the kingdom of Mycenia -- a devastating betrayal shatters the fragile peace between the two Octet Realms. In Lurella, a city of intrigue and ambition, desert duellist Fenne rises through the ranks as the war brews. Meanwhile across the continent in Terrius, Swan - heir to the throne - must harness the power of The Mistral to discover who assassinated her mother. When Fenne and Swan's worlds collide, they must work together to uncover the truth of the Mistral's power. But in the shadows, a dark figure emerges, their sights firmly set on the Mistral and the seat of power. As their own power grows, the fate of Mycenia hangs in the balance . . . Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne, this epic fantasy is full of courtly and political intrigue, all steeped in an ambitious, multi-perspective world.