The Lordless City

Arandras Kanthesi now master of a golem army is determined to resist the allure of his newfound power. But war is coming and Arandras must lead his charges into the very maelstrom he sought to avoid.The god Azador has set its sights on Spyridon a city whose leadership is riven by discord. Eilwen the former Woodtrader who is still haunted by the murderous beast within her and the rogue sorcerer Clade race to defend Spyridon from threats both within and without. Yet each is torn between the good of the city and their own ambitions and the forces arrayed against them wield a power beyond their imagining.As the enemy cannons draw near Arandras discovers the shocking truth about the golems he commands. Appalled Arandras is forced to make an unthinkable decision -- one where every choice will see him branded a monster...