Blood

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According to prophecy, the ancient Dragonkin are soon to rule the world. All that stands between them and their destiny are the Alfwyn, who have taken the Genesis Stone, the key to immortality and power. But the dragons have sealed a brutal blood pact with the human Dragon Priests to bring about the elusive Alfwyn's downfall . . .The grandson of a Dragon Priest, Sukaal Vekesh is the new military governor of Sekesu, a land once ruled by the Jaru. His appointment has created political tensions in the Empire and Sukaal quickly discovers that the man he is replacing has plans of his own. As Sukaal fights to establish himself, other forces gather . . . Rebels follow the Death Tiger, and the top gladiator team, Shana and Kael brother and sister become a rallying point. In the Ashuak capital, an adopted Jaru, Alwyn, discovers his lost heritage and begins a journey to work for his people's freedom. Their lives become intertwined as each tries to unravel the plots of mighty powers and hungry slaves.Beyond all of them, the dragons circle for the kill . .