The Vondish Ambassador

In a world shaped by the legacy of the warlock Vond, his empire endures under a seven-person Imperial Council and a young regent named Sterren. As tensions rise with neighboring realms and questions about Vond's powerful magic linger, dockworker Emmis finds his life upended when he is hired as a guide for a mysterious figure claiming to be Vond's ambassador. With secrets and dangers lurking, Emmis must unravel the true intentions of this enigmatic visitor and the threats that accompany him to the city of Ethshar.