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The Silverston Empire teeters on the edge of ruin. A foolish emperor and his reckless sons cling to power, while the nobility, consumed by greed and ambition, bleed the empire dry. The people live in crushing poverty, women are silenced by systemic oppression, and magic—once a source of wonder—has been branded as sin. The ancient dragons, symbols of balance and strength, are no more, leaving the land vulnerable and fractured.

All hope rests on the Alcons, a forgotten bastion of power. Its guardians? Six princesses, dismissed as spoiled and unfit for anything beyond luxury. But beneath the silks and jewels lie secrets and strengths even they do not fully understand. In a world spiraling into darkness, can these unlikely heroines rise to reclaim their empire and restore the balance?

Daughters, Swords &Dragons

The terror in his eyes was evident, raw, unfiltered fear that seemed to seep into the dimly lit tunnel around them.

He was afraid, and he had every right to be. Another half dead traveler on her path, this was either her lucky day or a grave in waiting.

Sorcerers were believed to be extinct, and if someone were unfortunate enough to cross paths with one, death would often seem like the kinder fate.

Resentful and cruel, the tales said, they despised ordinary folk with a vengeance. Yet, this man was wrong in his assumption. She wasn't a mere sorcerer.

She was an Alcon. Calling her a sorcerer was an insult, a belittlement of her station and abilities.

Even so, Valdis answered him, though only because she couldn't behead him on the spot.

That privilege had been stripped from her when she ceased to be a princess. Her voice was calm and detached, but laced with just enough irritation to make him flinch.

VALDIS: CHAPTER 36