Vaelin Al-Sorna, the great warrior known as the Dark Blade, is tired of fighting. He returns home, deciding never to fight again. But a quiet life is not available to him: some of those who survived are already seeking his death. Vaelin realizes that it is impossible to refuse the challenge of fate. He will have to meet his past again... Frentis, a former warrior of the Sixth Order, falls under the power of a foreign sorceress. She uses witchcraft to break his will, forcing him to kill people according to her orders and choice. Gradually, the warrior begins to understand that their bloody journey has a goal that is scary to even think about...Princess Lyrna sets off on a risky diplomatic mission to the barbarian tribes. The princess will have to make great efforts and endure many dangers before she manages to win their respect and gain support. But will this save the Kingdom? After terrifying events in the capital, the brave Lyrna and the returned Vaelin Al-Sorna are his only hope.

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