Bound in Blood

Jame Knorth's return to her ancestral hall unearths a chilling secret: the death banners of fallen warriors not only memorialize, but also trap their souls, splattered within the very fabric. This disturbing discovery is compounded by proof of her cousin Kindrie's legitimacy, establishing three full-blooded Knorth, a lineage capable of manifesting the powerful—and terrifying—Three-Faced God. Back at the Tentir school, Jame juggles academic life with a whirlwind of peril and personal growth. She deftly avoids an unwanted admirer, deepens her bond with her enigmatic feline ounce, and tames the dangerous rathorn colt Death's-head. Yet, her uncanny knack for chaos remains, drawing her into battles against aggressive hillmen and stampeding yarkcarn, culminating in a seemingly mock 'Winter War' that turns deadly. Simultaneously, Jame must unravel the spectral haunting of her malevolent, deceased uncle, whose ghostly manifestations plague her. "Bound in Blood" plunges Jame deeper into a world where ancient magic, family secrets, and relentless adventure intertwine, solidifying her place as one of fantasy's most compelling heroes.