Power demands sacrifice. Jadek of Clan Shekan knows this truth better than most.

Jadek of Clan Shekan has carved his path to power through blood and steel. But when twisted Forsaken breach the sacred boundaries of Nebian territory, he discovers they serve something far more dangerous than savage hunger—an ancient entity that marks him as its chosen vessel.

Poisoned by alien corruption yet empowered by its dark gifts, Jadek must navigate treacherous clan politics while fighting the whispers that grow stronger in his mind. When the Chief of Chieftains himself falls to the entity's influence, only one path remains: embrace the very darkness he's resisted, or watch his people be consumed by an evil that feeds on entire armies.

In the blood-soaked arena of the Blood Crag, leadership is claimed through blade and will. But victory may demand the ultimate sacrifice—his soul.

Some battles are worth becoming the monster.

This is the explosive prequel to the Rune War Series by M.R.KELLY