Zaretha

In the midst of a brutal war, dark elf assassin Arden is tasked with retrieving vital plans from a light elf enemy. His mission uncovers a deadly weapon—a gun created by dwarves using black powder—that threatens to change the course of the conflict.

Teaming up with Berdine, a half-human, half-feline master healer, Arden navigates treacherous terrains and deadly confrontations to prevent the weapon from falling into enemy hands. They capture Prince Eryndor, who reveals an internal plot to overthrow King Faelor and seize the weapon.

With General Ninloth coordinating their efforts, Arden and Berdine split their forces. Arden leads an infiltration to stop the coup, while Ninloth and Berdine aim to secure or destroy the weapon plans. As they face magic, betrayal, and their own moral dilemmas, they must act swiftly to protect their kingdom.

"War Crimes" is a high-stakes fantasy of dark magic, shifting loyalties, and the relentless pursuit of survival in a world where the lines between right and wrong blur.

War Crimes: The Shadow of the Assassin

<p>The war room of Nightfall Keep was silent, the weight of the queen's announcement hanging in the air like a blade poised to strike. The chamber, vast and foreboding, was lit only by the flickering glow of wall-mounted torches, their dim flames casting restless shadows across the polished obsidian table where the most trusted figures of Tenebrya sat. The air smelled of old parchment, wax, and the faint, ever-present scent of steel.</p>

<p>Silence still ruled the place—a long, stretched pause where the room held its breath, waiting for someone to break the tension. Then, slowly, the reaction had begun in ripples, spreading outward as the weight of the queen's choice settled over them all.</p>

The Shadow of the Crown