BLURB

Emriss Silentborn, World’s Memory.
The murdered Patriarch, Tiberian Arelius.
Akura Malice, Shadow Queen.
Seshethkunaaz, Dragon King.
Reigan Shen, Lions ‘ Emperor.
Luminous Sha Miara Queen.
The Empire of the Eight Man.
Northstrider.

The Monarchs, Cradle’s most strong sacred painters, govern with undisputed power. They are unknown and remote, and it is a pleasure for a lifetime to catch a glimpse of one.

Now they’ve all gathered together in one place, bringing together their heirs and greatest students for a competition to determine who’s the best successor in the world: the Uncrowned King tournament.