Darkness Our Shadows Cast — Brian C. Kershner

Dorovar's march toward the Golden Throne continues, as the Adhradair scour the countryside for their missing compatriots and add to the Chorus of Souls. But they are not unchallenged in their pursuit of dominance over Creation. Raenera's army has finally taken the field behind their new general Gideon Viruci, and her intention to wipe Espre clean of all life has taken its first bloody step upon the ground of Thorigald. Aerith Seth's family and allies have continued to gather information on the ultimate aims of all of the players involved, while remaining neck deep in the fight. Meanwhile, the Creator continues to fight His war on several fronts, but despite the mounting losses seemingly gains in all regards. While the inhuman forces fight for control of more than just the world of Espre, the innocent citizens continue to be trapped in the middle. Kaitain Lorien's reign of terror continues as his army marches across the Great Kingdoms, persecuting the faithful of the Church of the Creator, and slaughtering any that would dare stand against him. Now, Kaitain has acquired the one weapon he had been dreaming of since he had taken control of the Cadarian Empire, the Dragon's Tear. With the power to reshape reality in the hands of a madman, no living being is safe.Malevolence spreads across the face of Espre, as those who wish to conquer may be content to destroy in The Quietus of Fate: Darkness Our Shadows Cast.