Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy debut follows an emissary for the king as he gathers a group of strangers and embarks on a dangerous quest across a war-torn land.
The war is over, but the beginnings of peace are delicate.
Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading . The country of Eidyn is on its knees.
In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named King's Envoy. And his latest task is to restore an exiled foreign queen to her throne.
The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. But they are strangers to each other, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust threatens to destroy everything they are working for. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom—before war returns to the realms again.
The series
In the world of Eidyn, magic is a weapon, history is written in blood, and loyalty is often a matter of survival. The series, set against a backdrop inspired by the rich history and myth of Edinburgh, dives deep into a kingdom torn by political unrest, fractured alliances, and dark, ancient forces. At the heart of the saga is Aranok, a draoidh—a magical outcast—with a past as complex and shadowed as the land he is bound to protect.
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The first book, The Lost War, introduces a kingdom on the edge of collapse, where Aranok must navigate a dangerous web of conspiracy and power, all while facing his own haunted past. Accompanied by unlikely allies, including an exiled queen with a hidden agenda, Aranok’s journey is as much about personal redemption as it is about restoring a broken world. Each twist in the narrative brings new secrets, revealing that no one is truly safe, and the line between friend and foe grows increasingly blurred.
As the series progresses with The Bitter Crown, the stakes only rise. The mystery of the kingdom’s fate becomes clearer, and the cost of rebellion weighs heavily on Aranok and his companions. The once divided realm must now unite—or fall apart entirely—while Aranok grapples with the moral ambiguities of war, leadership, and sacrifice.
And in The Damned King, the final chapter promises a reckoning that will determine the fate of all. With the darkness closing in, Aranok and his allies are forced to make impossible choices that will either free their people or doom them to eternal servitude.
With its rich world-building, emotionally complex characters, and intricate political intrigue, Eidyn is a fantasy saga that challenges perceptions of power, loyalty, and identity. The magic is not just in spells but in the personal battles each character faces, and the choices they make will reverberate through the very fabric of the kingdom. Fans of epic fantasy with dark themes, complex characters, and high stakes will find themselves enthralled by the twisted, ever-evolving world of Eidyn.
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