An Empire Unacquainted with Defeat
by Glen Cook
Synopsis
For centuries, the formidable Dread Empire has known no defeat, its masked Demon Guard striking fear across the lands. But as an ancient, maddening magic resurfaces, an unknown enemy threatens to shatter this unchallenged might, plunging kingdoms into an apocalyptic war. A morally grey protagonist, perhaps an officer or agent within the Empire, finโฆ For centuries, the formidable Dread Empire has known no defeat, its masked Demon Guard striking fear across the lands. But as an ancient, maddening magic resurfaces, an unknown enemy threatens to shatter this unchallenged might, plunging kingdoms into an apocalyptic war. A morally grey protagonist, perhaps an officer or agent within the Empire, finds himself embroiled in the escalating conflict, forced to navigate treacherous political intrigue and brutal battlefields. With strange creatures emerging and alliances shifting, he must confront the harsh realities of power and survival before the entire world is consumed.
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