Phoenix

Narrator Vlad, by order of patron Demon goddess Verra, assassinates the King of Greenaere island, where sorcery does not work, provokes war. Drummer Aibynn may be a spy, but Morrolan and Aliera wield Morganti black soul-sucking swords to rescue all. Wife Cawti supports rebels and rejects lovelorn Vlad. Kragar keeps business going. Dragonet Loiosh has mate Rocza.