The Shuttle That Weaves the Shroud

<p><strong>He thought he had seen everything then the people of the Cities called him a hero.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Velananc has vanished a new Fate roams the streets and Japhet has other problems: the local cabal has admitted they know he's present. It ought to be enough for anyone to juggle but he can't turn around without walking into a monster on the once-tame streets of Liath-Tamren. Worse the Fah Disan has come to him with a terrible suspicion: this is the doing of his brethren. Both assassinated kings even the demon. Meant to destabilize the north for the empire's retaking.</p><p><br>Meanwhile Ephrem's investigation progresses. He left Liath-Tamren to remove himself from Japhet's affairs before his meddling got him killed but he finds himself more invested than ever. The secrets he uncovers will have far-reaching implications.</p>