An ambitious orphan. A ruthless warlord. An impossible destiny. Arya Nameless is a lowly Raider posted to an isolated fort in the most dangerous place in Dunidaen. She has few prospects, and as much as she loves her fellow soldiers, she burns for more—more control, more autonomy, more power. When her bravery during an unexpected attack leads to an offer to join the household of one of Dunidaen’s warlords, Arya finds a home and family she never expected. Yet her quicksilver temper and fierce pride put her place there at constant risk. And as her warlord embroils them all in a dangerous political game to rule Dunidaen, over the border to the west, the Nightstalker lurks. A king who wields powerful magic, the Nightstalker’s fate is inextricably entwined with Arya’s. His relentless pursuit will force Arya into a choice she doesn’t want to make, between loyalty and love, and taking hold of the destiny she was born to fulfill. Which will she choose?

Hunted by darkness. Haunted by loss. Forged in defiancé. Three years have passed since the horrific night when Arya Ravenstrike barely escaped with her life after the Nightstalker’s nazal murdered those she loved. Now on the run, she lives in the shadows, harbouring a secret that could unravel everything if the Nightstalker discovered it. But she can’t run forever. Growing increasingly impatient, the Nightstalker will stop at nothing to annihilate Arya and her Sky Lords, even if it means invading her homeland, Dunidaen. Forced out of hiding to face the looming threat to her family, Arya is not the general she once was. Trapped by indecision and guilt, she struggles see a clear path forward. To save those she loves, Arya must assume the mantle of the Stormrider heir and learn to become a Sky Lord powerful enough to bring down the Nightstalker. Or all will be lost.

Warrior. General. Queen. Arya Stormrider has claimed her name and her heritage, only to be betrayed by one of her closest friends. Locked inside Blackstone Prison with no access to Elendryl or her magic, Arya has to fight for her very survival. Blackstone houses the most dangerous prisoners, and deep inside its dark walls, Arya learns of the terrible fractures that divide the people of Andahar. Meanwhile, war rages in Dunidaen as the Nightstalker’s army batters the Dunidae forces. Arya’s Sky Lord cairdre are scattered, hunted and unwilling to be unified into a weapon to strike at the Nightstalker. There’s no more time for hiding or planning. Arya needs to break out of a place no prisoner has ever escaped from so she can get back to those she loves and fulfil her destiny. To unseat the most powerful Sky Lord that ever existed and defeat his army, Arya is going to have to achieve the impossible. Unite her cairdre. Unite her people. And destroy Lucius Nightstalker.