His brother took the crown and left him to die at the Wall. Varic survived. Now he is walking the long road back to the capital to face the brother who murdered their father and stole everything. While one king fights to reclaim his home, another force is waking up something the world buried long ago.
The victory at Gruin bought time, but it did not end the war. With Aerin and Orin at his side, Varic leaves the fortress behind. His target is clear — Corvin, his brother, now sitting on the stolen throne in the capital.
Elsewhere, the world is moving too. An elven harbor burns under winged beasts, refugees escape by water, and the orc king gathers his forces at the river near the dwarven mountain gates. In the mountains, a darkness that should never wake is starting to stir.On the road to the crown, Varic faces an ambush in the northern hills and a desperate defense at the elven port. Then a wizard crosses his path — and deep in the mountains, a dragon opens its eyes.
This is Part 4 of the original Age of Kingdoms saga. Three companions, a stolen kingdom, and an ancient power rising above them. The road home may cost Varic everything he has left.
