The world's greatest empires are on the verge of war. At a time when they desperately require strong, capable leadership, Athau and Zon are instead saddled with two less-than-competent sixteen-year-olds: hesitant Empress Hadeel and bombastic King Kardin. To make matters worse, a mysterious force takes control of the war for its own malevolent purposes; and dragons, elves, and dark secrets aplenty get dragged into the mix. In this uniquely crafted adventure, the fifteen authors breathe new life, nuance and depth with each new chapter as the book, and the war, runs its course and nigh spins...