In a realm where the only law is at the point of a sword, every debt is paid in blood. A warrior who lives for the visceral thrill of combat, whose only code is loyalty to his brothers-in-arms. A scout who walks in shadow, haunted by a past he cannot escape and a power he dare not reveal. A rogue whose wit is his shield and whose silver tongue is his sharpest weapon. Their contract is simple: hunt a mysterious mage for a shadowy order of religious fanatics. But in a crumbling kingdom where old gods are outlawed and forgotten legends are being unearthed, nothing is as it seems. Welcome to the fractured lands of the fallen Kingdom of Ultan. Generations after a brutal conquest, the throne is weak, the legions have been disbanded, and the realm is on the verge of chaos. Vicious mercenary companies carve out their own fiefdoms while a shadowy order known as the Eyes of Iralak scours the land, seeking to extinguish the last embers of magic. In this unforgiving world, a sword-for-hire's only loyalty is to his next payday. Three Unlikely Heroes. One Impossible Mission. The Warrior: Prabo is the champion of the Broken Swords, a man who lives for the roar of battle, the bite of strong ale, and the jingle of coins in his pocket. Armed with his devastating gauntlet blades, he is a force of nature on the battlefield, but his simple code of loyalty is about to be tested like never before. - The Scout: Aros is a master of stealth and strategy, but he guards a deadly secret: a forbidden magic pulses within him. Tasked with a mission that preys on his conscience, he must navigate a web of lies where his greatest enemy might be the power he's hidden his entire life. - The Con Man: Adanas is a survivor, always quick to spin a yarn, usually with little regard for the truth. An opportunist caught in the gears of a rebellion, he plays a dangerous game of shifting allegiances, where one wrong move could mean his death. When their contract unravels, these three men are thrust into the heart of a war for the fate of the kingdom. They will discover cursed artifacts that grant godlike power at the cost of one's sanity, be stalked by an undead horror that cannot be stopped, and be forced to choose a side in a conflict where the lines between hero and villain have blurred into nothingness. In a world where every debt is paid in blood, will their fragile brotherhood be the final price? Please Note: This is a dark, gritty fantasy novel intended for a mature audience. It contains brutal and graphic violence (including scenes of a sexual nature), strong language, and morally flawed characters who are often far from heroic. If you're looking for an unflinching, blood-soaked adventure in a world of shadow and steel, you've come to the right place. But reader discretion is advised.