First in the 'Earthlight' sequence.
The death of a duke leads to bloody war, as the King of Algarve moves swiftly to reclaim the duchy which was lost during a previous conflict. But country after country is pulled into the war, as alliances reassert themselves and a hatred of difference escalates into rabid nationalism.
From pompous kings to sly diplomates, from peasants to dragonfliers, Earthlight is a tapestry of colour and honour and the realities of bloody death.