The Princess of the Poison-Wastes

M. E. Batt

Language: English

Published: Jun 2, 2023

Description:

A princess, a curse, a rebellion, a chance of survival...
As the heir of a dying land, Aedra has dedicated her life to maintaining her image as a powerful mage and educated scholar. Only a handful of blood-vowed people know the truth: she's been cursed by a Goddess, born without even the smallest drop of magic in her veins.
The nation of Cystra bears scars from an ancient dispute between the Gods. The aftermath of the divine battle resulted in the infamous poison-wastes, evil seeping through the earth and twisting all life it touched. Nearly half of the country is uninhabitable.
The poison-wastes are spreading, and they are infecting more than just wildlife. What started as a small group of radicals has exploded into a civil war as mages turn against those born without powers. The ones deemed Goddess-cursed are enslaved, and those who revolt against the new political reform are slaughtered. With the situation escalating out of his control, the king commands...