The Sky is Burning. The Shadows are Rising.​In the majestic Highlands of Aether, the Aurelian Reach is at its zenith. The streets are paved with gold, the air is thick with the scent of celebration, and a monumental marriage is about to unite two of the world's most powerful kingdoms. Prince Alaric, the stoic heir to a glittering throne, prepares to take a vow that will change the map of the world forever.​But as the Great War Eagles circle the palace in a display of absolute power, the festive lights hide a rotting truth. Deep within the jagged mountain peaks, a silent slaughter has begun. An ancient cave, guarded for generations, has fallen to a nameless enemy.​As the wedding bells ring, they may not be signaling a new era of peace—but the beginning of a bloody end. In a world where politics is a deadlier weapon than any blade, Alaric must discover if his new allies are his greatest shield... or the very dagger aimed at his back.​Celebrate while you can. The dawn brings a different kind of fire.