The White Dragon: In fire forged

In the island nation of Sileria, a land long oppressed by conquerors, the prophesied Firebringer was expected to lead the way to freedom. Josarian, a mountain peasant, embraced this destiny after surviving a leap into a volcano, uniting the shallaheen, the magical Guardians, and the powerful Waterlords to overthrow the Valdani rulers. However, Josarian's death at the hands of the ice-dragon Kiloran, a treacherous Waterlord, leaves Sileria vulnerable once more. Tansen, Josarian’s second-in-command, rises to lead the shallaheen and Guardians in a new fight for independence against the Waterlords, whose tyranny threatens to eclipse that of the Valdani. As the volcano goddess Dar expresses her anger through earthquakes and lava, fate and magic intertwine, giving rise to new heroes from the mountains, cities, sea, and even underground. Ancient forces and unexpected allies come together, igniting revolts and religious fervor. Yet, betrayal remains a constant in Sileria, complicating the ambitions of both the powerful and the common folk. With masterful storytelling, Laura Resnick captures the adventure and turmoil of this magical realm as it seeks true leadership, healing from past wounds, and a path toward peace amidst chaos.