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Caelan E'Non, son of the land's most powerful healer, is naturally expected to follow in his father's footsteps. Except Caelan has no interest in healing. Instead, he feels a burning desire for something more glorious and possesses a magic he does not understand.

Elandra Albain has been raised as a servant in her father's house. Her sister, Lady Bixia, has been pampered and spoiled, and is thought to be destined for greatness. But Elandra has a destiny all her own.

For as long as Caelan or Elandra can recall, Emperor Kostimon has ruled the land. For nine centuries his life has been sustained. But this wondrous immortality stems from a bargain with the very source of evil itself -- the dark lord Beloth. Now, as Kostimon's tenth and final lifetime begins, the shadow god is growing restless.

For nine centuries the Emperor Kostimon has ruled the land. But this wondrous immortality stems from a bargain with the very source of evil itself -- the Dark lord Beloth. Notit; as Kostimon's tenth and final lifetime begins, the shadow god is growing restless.

As the aging emperor awaits the crowning of his empress, Elandra Albain, forces of evil conspire to destroy the kingdom of Imperia. Whispers of treason come from those closest to the emperor, including his own son. Pure of spirit, Elandra remains untouched by the shadow god, but she senses his return. With darkness descending, Elandra finds her destiny joined with another's.

Possessing the magic of a healer and a warrior's might, Caelan E'non has risen from lowly slave to champion gladiator. And when the dark lord and his minions overtake the castle, he will find Elandra's life -- and the future of the empire -- in his hands.

After nine centuries, Emperor Kostimon's rule is ending, and the Dark Lord is set to assume his place on the throne. Darkness sweeps the land, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Only Caelan and Elandra possess the magic to fight the shadows. Now, as destiny beckons, they must lead their world into the Realm of Light.