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In the moments before her passing, she bound the rulers' destinies to that of the dragons and breathed out a curse-every last heir of the ruling Orbaskier line would suffer from ill-fortune. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Orbaskiers have struggled ever since, their numbers dwindling as they strive to keep their promise to slay every dragon that sets scale or claw upon their land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are but two left with the will and lineage to rule: Tavian, who sits upon the throne, and a rival, Desdemona Orbaskier, the would-be warrior queen, who makes the wilds of Sanctuary her home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curse of ill-fate mars Desdemona's every choice-it clings to her as it did her ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut cursed or no, the throne belongs to Desdemona.\u003c\/strong\u003e All she must do to seize what is hers is slay the last dragon of Sanctuary. Such a victory would propel her into her proper place as the greatest queen the land has ever known. Yet when she enters the dragon's lair, she finds someone whose destiny will forever alter her own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStormborn is a standalone novella set in the high fantasy world of Eldura by Beth Ball. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575211884767,"sku":"9781952609206","price":15.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/6qWjVvoUx59781952609206.webp?v=1790373132"},{"product_id":"promise-a-prequel-novella-paperback","title":"Promise: A Prequel Novella - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"My eyes will be the last thing you ever see.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike her sister Piper, who fantasized about Serrana's elegance while growing up in the forest, Natalya never saw romance in the city's stone walls. The fae sisters' views on the life of a courtesan were similarly divided-Piper knew it was her destiny to attain such a distinguished role, while Natalya pursued other accomplishments, particularly those that could be earned at the end of a magical dagger. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRising through the ranks of Serrana's most dangerous thieves' guild rather than those of society, Natalya has earned a reputation throughout the city. Merchants and sailors alike fear the sneaking, moonlit shadow of \"the Blade.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Piper's Suzerain faces financial ruin, threatening Piper's freedom, Natalya will stop at nothing to rescue her sister from the cruel, indifferent nobles of Serrana's court. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter all, rescuing sisters is precisely what blades are for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will take all of Natalya's cunning, her alliances, and the magical destiny she's denied to free her sister. 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