Crown of Silence

Shan's tranquil existence in Holme is shattered by the invasion of Magravandias, led by Emperor Leonid Malagash. Rescued from destruction by the enigmatic magus Taropat, Shan discovers he is part of a larger conflict against the oppressive forces of Magravandias and the formidable Dragon Lord, Valraven Palindrake. As he heals, Shan learns that Taropat holds deep secrets that could alter their fates, intertwining their destinies in a struggle for survival and resistance against tyranny.