The Curse of Chalion

Haunted by a brutal past as an ex-soldier and galley slave, Lupe dy Cazaril returns to his homeland of Chalion, hoping for a quiet, obscure life. Instead, he finds himself thrust into the perilous heart of the court as tutor to the spirited Royesse Iselle. Chalion is plagued by a generations-old curse, silently devouring its royal line, and Cazaril soon realizes his new charge, and indeed the entire kingdom, is caught in its insidious grip. Faced with treacherous adversaries from his past and the enigmatic machinations of Chalion's five gods, Cazaril must navigate a labyrinth of political intrigue, theological mysteries, and personal demons. His honor, courage, and unexpected faith become the only weapons against an ancient evil threatening to consume everything he holds dear, leading him on a desperate quest for redemption and salvation for his adopted family and the realm.