The war for freedom unleashed the Dark Flames—and now they threaten to consume the world. Five centuries after the Grand War, Northwood prospers under Hammercrest's rule. Kamilla Lorne, pledged to the Prince by her father, works tirelessly to strengthen the alliance between Astania and the ruling kingdom. But Isern, driven by a desperate desire for freedom, forges a dark pact that threatens to plunge the world into chaos. In the distant east, Magnus Farstout lives under the heavy burden of being the sole survivor of a raid of the Brondyr, the dreaded Fire Demons. As the threat closes in, Magnus is summoned by the King to train with the last living Dark Magician, unlocking the mysterious powers within him. Amid the growing unrest, an unlikely bond forms between Magnus and Kamilla. As war breaks out, the conflict spirals into far-reaching upheaval. A young man seeks an elusive alliance in a hidden realm. A pair navigates the deadly perils of the Blue Mountains. A new Queen questions her allegiances. Barbarians, Hordwulfs, Halboras, and Valdrians all scramble to avoid being consumed by the flames from the South. Dive into Flames from the South, a fast-paced epic fantasy of dark magic, desperate alliances, and the indomitable fight for survival. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, and George R.R. Martin.