Embers of Vengeance

Embers of Vengeance
Author: K.R. Rivers
Series: Vengeance's Blood, Book 1
Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Fantasy, Recommended Books
Publisher: Ink Pond Publishing
Publication Year: 2025
ISBN: 9798990824812

In a world where gods bestow magic upon mortals, three unlikely allies must unite to save a kingdom on the brink of collapse.

Deyanira, the last warmage, wields devastating power that threatens to consume her. Prince Syaoran, framed for regicide, fights to reclaim his stolen throne. And Lyra, a cunning assassin, plays a deadly game of loyalty and betrayal. As civil war looms and divine forces clash, these three must navigate a web of political intrigue, forbidden magic, and cosmic upheaval.

In this gripping tale of vengeance, power, and redemption, alliances will be forged in blood, and the line between justice and madness will blur. Can Deyanira, Syaoran, and Lyra overthrow a corrupt regime and thwart the ambitions of scheming gods before their world erupts into chaos?

" Embers of Vengeance" is a spellbinding epic that will leave readers breathless, questioning the true nature of power and the cost of revenge.

About the Book

In a world where mages draw their power from the gods, the kingdom of Ushara teeters on the brink of collapse. Told through the eyes of three central characters, this epic fantasy weaves a tale of betrayal, vengeance, and the struggle for power in both the mortal and divine realms.

Deyanira: The Warmage’s Vengeance

Deyanira, the last of the warmage bloodline, swears loyalty to the God of Vengeance after losing her parents in the Usharan-Talashai war. As she grapples with her destructive powers and the risk of insanity that comes with them, she finds an unexpected anchor in Asher, her Bonded Companion. When Prince Syaoran seeks refuge at the mage temple, Deyanira must confront her distrust of the Usharan royalty and decide whether to aid him in reclaiming his throne.

As civil unrest grows in Ushara, Deyanira uncovers a plot that threatens not just the kingdom, but the entire pantheon of gods. Offered greater power by the God of Vengeance to combat the machinations of the gods of Greed and Deceit, Deyanira must navigate the fine line between justice and madness, all while questioning the true nature of her bond with Asher.

Syaoran: The Exiled Prince

Prince Syaoran’s world shatters when he’s framed for the assassination of his father, King Serin, and his brother, Crown Prince Cassair. Forced to flee the capital with the help of his friend Azirec, the court’s spell scribe, Syaoran must shed his privileged past and learn to survive as a fugitive in his own kingdom.

As he unravels the conspiracy behind his family’s murder, Syaoran discovers the true extent of Steward Dariem’s treachery and his allegiance to the God of Greed. With the kingdom descending into chaos and a potential civil war looming, Syaoran must rally allies, including the distrustful Deyanira, to reclaim his throne and save Ushara from Dariem’s machinations.

Lyra: The Assassin’s Gambit

Lyra, a skilled assassin with a sardonic wit, serves as one of Dariem’s most trusted agents. Her dark sense of humor masks a cunning mind and a complex web of loyalties. As she carries out Dariem’s brutal orders, including the assassination of key political figures, Lyra begins to question the true motives behind her employer’s grand schemes.

Unbeknownst to Dariem, Lyra is actually an agent of the God of Deceit, planted to monitor and influence the steward’s actions. As she delves deeper into Dariem’s plans, she discovers Deceit’s ultimate goal of usurping power within the pantheon itself. Realizing that Deceit’s ambitions threaten her mortal ream’s safety, Lyra decides to switch allegiances.

In a dangerous game of deception and double-crosses, Lyra begins to secretly aid Deyanira and the exiled Prince Syaoran. She provides them with crucial information about Dariem’s plans while maintaining her cover within his inner circle. Her actions set off a chain of events that accelerate the conflict between Dariem and his opponents.

As these three characters’ paths intertwine, they face not only the immediate threat of civil war but also the cosmic struggle among the gods that threatens to reshape their world. With the God of Vengeance forced into hiding and the gods of Greed and Deceit vying for power, Deyanira and Lyra must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and hidden agendas. The fate of the kingdom—and perhaps the entire pantheon—hangs in the balance, as mortals and gods alike grapple for control of their destiny.

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