The war with the southern kingdoms ended before Veyl was born. As heir to the throne, responsibility for maintaining peace will one day fall upon her shoulders. For now, she's more concerned with her upcoming Trial to determine if she is a mind-crafter like her parents, and the looming separation from her best friend Jaysen, crown prince of Sarket, who is fostering with her family.
Time, distance, and political tension will challenge their bond, but surely they can overcome those things. When they ascend to the thrones in their separate countries, their friendship could be the catalyst for a new era of cooperation. If they make it to that day.
Even as a child, Veyl felt a pull toward the western coast that has only grown more insistent with time. But when the ocean she's so drawn to carries danger to their shores, her bond with Jaysen won't be the only thing put to the test. Her life is about to undergo a transformation, one she will have to search deep within herself for the courage to survive.
For more in this world, check out the Warden's Son series, which takes place many years prior to the start of this series and offers a more gradual introduction to the world, and the Warden's Rise short story, highlighting the tragic tale of one of the most popular side characters in the series.
