Beyond the Black River, among the forests and mountains of the north, lives an ancient race of people. They scorn wealth and comfort. By contrast, those in the south live in the moment, their lives more fleeting. They crave wealth and power, their ambition is limitless, and their cunning unmatched. When the armies of the south flood across the Black River, the fragile peace between the two races is shattered. Epic historical fantasy - first book in the series.