The Unwilling Warlord

In "Ethshar of the Spices," Sterren finds himself abducted to the obscure kingdom of Semma, where he learns he is the Ninth Warlord by birthright. Though his noble status offers some material comforts, it comes with dire responsibilities, including the looming threat of war against two formidable kingdoms. As tensions rise, Sterren must navigate his precarious situation, with the stakes being not only his life but the future of Ethshar itself.