Young journeyer Wynn Hygeorht sets out with her companions, the vampire Chane Andraso and Shade, an elven wolf, in search of a dwarven stronghold that may well be the last resting place of a mythical orb- one of five such mysterious devices from the war of Forgotten History. And now, a direct descendant of that war's infamous mass murderer-the Lord of Slaughter-is tracking Wynn. If only that were all she had to worry about...
In search of the Stonewalkers and the ancient texts they supposedly possess, Wynn journeys to the mountain stronghold of the dwarves where she encounters an old enemy she thought she destroyed.
Magiere, a dhampir, seeks a peaceful life in the village of Miiska after ridding it of vampires alongside her half-elf partner, Leesil. As she settles into her new role as a tavern keeper, she hopes for tranquility, but her past may not be so easily left behind. The story explores themes of redemption and the struggle to escape one's history while hinting at the challenges that may arise from her former life as a vampire hunter.
Magiere the dhampir and Leesil the half-elf embark on an odyssey in search of the secrets of their mysterious origins and of those responsible for the events that brought them together.
Magiere is a dhampir - half human, half vampire - sired for the purpose of slaying the undead. Outside the village of Chemestuk, where she was born and raised, stands her father's keep. Within its walls, she hopes to discover the secrets of her past and figure out why a vampire would wish to breed a creature capable of slaughtering his own kind ... But there are those who don't want Magiere to learn the truth - and when her half-elf partner, Leesil, makes a startling discovery in the keep, he can understand why. Before Leesil can reveal the truth to Magiere, they must vanquish a creature of unimaginable and unlimited power who has damned a small village of people with a horrifying curse ...The Noble Dead saga continues as Magiere and Leesil embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of their mysterious origins - and those responsible for orchestrating the events that brought them together ...
The story follows Magiere, a Dhampir, and Leesil, an elf trained to combat a mysterious enemy. Brought together by the Fay, they must form an alliance to confront dark magical forces. As they delve deeper into their quest, they unveil unsettling truths about their adversary's proximity and the intricate connections between their pasts. This journey intertwines themes of destiny, trust, and the struggle against malevolent powers.
Magiere is on a relentless quest to find a mysterious artifact, driven by the fear of it being seized by her murderous half-brother, Welstiel. Her journey is fueled by haunting dreams of a castle encased in ice, pushing her further south. As the pursuit intensifies, her obsession with the artifact deepens, intertwining her fate with the secrets it holds.
Returning to the Guild of Sagecraft bearing texts allegedly written by vampires during the time of the Forgotten History and Great War, Wynn Hygeorht is disturbed when the Guild seizes the documents, several pages vanish, and the sages carrying them are murdered and, believing that the Noble Dead are responsible, launches a personal campaign to reveal the truth.
Magiere has cultivated a reputation as the most formidable vampire slayer in the land. Villagers everywhere welcome her with both awe and dismay, grateful to her for removing the undead menace, but finding themselves poorer for their salvation. Magiere has never had a problem with exploiting superstition for profit. Now, tired of this game, Magiere and her half-elf partner are ready to retire. But Magiere has attracted the attention of vampires who recognize her true identity - even if she does not - and who fear her birthright and latent power. They will do anything to stop Magiere from realising her true potential.
