The Emperor's Dream

<p>He would do anything to save his people. But his people don't want to be saved.</p><p></p><p>Wanyi master of beastlore and chief of his clan wants nothing more than to restore the fortunes of his people and to clear his father's name. But when a foreign emperor comes with a proposal to unite their two nations promising prosperity for all Wanyi isn't willing to pay the cost-a yearly purging of the weak and infirm.</p><p></p><p>Now with a vote set for the end of the summer he must convince the other chiefs of the council to stand their ground against this silver-tongued tyrant with a powerful military wielding explosive Banti magic. To do so he'll have to enlist the help of Meisun and her group of traders from a faraway land whose rare goods and enchantments belie their true capabilities.</p><p></p><p>With the power of bonded beasts-along with stealth cunning and political savvy-Wanyi and his allies must find a way to outmaneuver the emperor and his sympathizers on the council of chiefs before their land is taken forever.</p><p></p><p>Failure means losing the kingdom.</p><p></p><p>Success without care risks open war.</p><p></p><p>And Wanyi can't fly fast enough.</p>