Child of Fire and Blood, Part Two: Intrigue of Shadows (Theobroma)

From frozen Alban to the gleaming cities of Zadiasam and across the myriad realms between, the dark influence of ambitious Emperor Lar Kwa spreads with terrifying swiftness. The enigmatic Magi have come forward to assist the people of Zadiasam prepare for war, but young pathfinder Shakata has gone rogue, breaking from his people to pursue a strategy of his own. With many wheels in motion--political, criminal, mortal, divine--Shakata has plunged himself not only into the mysteries at the heart of Alban and the emperor's conjured tempest, but into conflict with savage armies and unleashed inner demons. As vague prophecies, dark dreams, and disturbing truths unfold, who will survive?