Esther Wallace

Explore a region of classical high fantasy with this expansive hardcover guide to six key nations of the Inner Sea. Within the Shining Kingdoms dwell noble knightly orders, proud ancient cultures, and deadly courtly intrigue. Explore Andoran, a bastion of democratic governance and freedom for all; Druma, a trade hub obsessed with material gain; the Five Kings Mountains, home to fractured kingdoms of the dwarves; Galt, a land wracked from violence and revolution; Kyonin, the illusion-cloaked homeland of the elves; and Taldor, the ossified remnants of one of the most powerful empires in the Inner Sea. Each nation features an in-depth history, gazetteer, and a look at a major city to support a grand variety of adventures. Each region also presents new character options including archetypes, equipment, magic items, spells, animal companions, and more! In addition to these new options, characters can also learn about and join important local factions. These include the virtuous Eagle Knights of Andoran, the stalwart defenders of the Shieldwrought Striders in the Five Kings Mountains, the demon hunters of Kyonin's Wylderhearts, and the Lion Blade spies of Taldor. The book also includes a bestiary of monsters inhabiting the region and a gorgeous fold-out poster map to serve as a centerpiece to any Shining Kingdoms campaign! This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.

Explore a region of classical high fantasy with this expansive hardcover guide to six key nations of the Inner Sea. Within the Shining Kingdoms dwell noble knightly orders, proud ancient cultures, and deadly courtly intrigue. Explore Andoran, a bastion of democratic governance and freedom for all; Druma, a trade hub obsessed with material gain; the Five Kings Mountains, home to fractured kingdoms of the dwarves; Galt, a land wracked from violence and revolution; Kyonin, the illusion-cloaked homeland of the elves; and Taldor, the ossified remnants of one of the most powerful empires in the Inner Sea. Each nation features an in-depth history, gazetteer, and a look at a major city to support a grand variety of adventures. Each region also presents new character options including archetypes, equipment, magic items, spells, animal companions, and more! In addition to these new options, characters can also learn about and join important local factions. These include the virtuous Eagle Knights of Andoran, the stalwart defenders of the Shieldwrought Striders in the Five Kings Mountains, the demon hunters of Kyonin's Wylderhearts, and the Lion Blade spies of Taldor. The book also includes a bestiary of monsters inhabiting the region and a gorgeous fold-out poster map to serve as a centerpiece to any Shining Kingdoms campaign!

Their past forged them. Their choices will define them. Arnacin and Valoretta have finally reached the shores of Enchantress Island-but the home Arnacin remembers is gone. His family and friends have vanished, drawn into a desperate war in Elcan under Prince Evan's banner. As Arnacin and Valoretta journey into the heart of battle, they must confront their deepest fears and hardest truths. For Arnacin, it is a battle against the ghosts of his past, the scars of war, and the love he has long resisted. For Evan, it is a fight for his kingdom, his people, and the man he is meant to become. In the crucible of war, both men must decide: Will they let the past define them, or will they rise above it to forge a new future? The Black Phantom ChroniclesThe Savage WarThe Eternal StruggleThe Island SiegeThe Final Drive

Broken in spirit after his exile from Mira, Arnacin yearns to find his way back home to Enchantress Island. Captured by pirates and then rescued by the Nomacirrians, he discovers there's one last thing he must do before he can find peace. As Mira falls around her, Valoretta becomes a prisoner of savages while her beloved home is destroyed and its people scattered. Will Arnacin and Valoretta remain victims of their circumstances or find the courage they each need to overcome the past? The Eternal Struggle is an enthralling YA fantasy novel. If you like raiding pirates, harrowing escapes, and stories of healing and reconciliation, then you'll love Esther Wallace's gripping tale. For fans of: J. R. R. Tolkien C. S. Lewis Lloyd Alexander Rosemary Sutcliff Books of The Black Phantom Chronicles series: The Savage War (Book 1) The Eternal Struggle (Book 2) The First Siege (Book 3) - forthcoming The Final Drive (Book 4) - forthcoming