The Demon of Hagermarsh — Beryll Brackhaus; Osiris Brackhaus

The Emperor cares for each and every one of his subjects.  Many consider the catchphrase of the imperial Lotus Knights to be nothing more but well-polished propaganda, but for Yaden, it is a way of life.  A young Lotus Knight himself, his first mission in service of the Emperor sends him to the remote village of Hagermarsh, a suspiciously friendly place on a planet known for its inhospitable people. But how to uncover a demonist coven when nothing bad ever happens?Getting to know the villagers only makes things more difficult - the motherly fishmonger surely isn't a demonist. Nor the gruff leader of the local militia. And definitely not the cute baker from across the street.  Or are they?Come discover a dazzling, hopeful universe of knights and monsters, of psions, aliens and ancient deities! The Demon of Hagermarsh is the first book of 'Sir Yaden', an epic SF saga of grand adventure, queer romance, bromance and patchwork family, set in the multi-faceted Virasana Empire. It is a romantic adventure and can be read as a standalone