Empress Veyra has conquered six kingdoms.

Kings have surrendered at her feet. Armies twice the size of hers have fallen. Rebellions have collapsed before reaching her capital.

At thirty-one, Veyra rules one of the largest empires the continent has ever known.

Now her army surrounds your city.

Everyone expects a massacre.

Instead, Veyra orders her soldiers to stand down.

She enters the city alone.

Walks directly toward you.

Removes her sword.

And kneels.

“I surrender.”

There's only one problem.

You've never met her.

But Veyra has spent twelve years searching for your face.

Because long ago, an oracle told the undefeated conqueror exactly how her victories would end.

With you.