Jaenelle Angelline has made her Offering to the Darkness, and reigns as Queen of Ebon Askavi. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one door has been closed, a window may be opened… or broken through.

Even Witch cannot protect the Shadow Realm alone. Somewhere, long lost in the madness of the TwistedKingdom, is Daemon, her promised Consort. His unyielding love for Jaenelle will complete her court and secure her power. Yet, even together, their strength may not be enough to stave off their enemies.

In the end, only a terrible sacrifice can save those Jaenelle loves….

Males

Landen-non-Blood of any race

Blood male-a general term for all males of the Blood; also refers to any Blood male who doesn’t wear Jewels

Warlord-a Jeweled male equal in status to a witch

Prince-a Jeweled male equal in status to a Priestess or a Healer

Warlord Prince-a dangerous, extremely aggressive Jeweled male; in status, slightly lower than a Queen

Females

Landen-non-Blood of any race

Blood female-a general term for all females of the Blood; mostly refers to any Blood female who doesn’t wear Jewels

Witch-a Blood female who wears Jewels but isn’t one of the other hierarchical levels; also refers to any Jeweled female

Healer-a witch who heals physical wounds and illnesses; equal in status to a Priestess and a Prince

Priestess-a witch who cares for altars, Sanctuaries and Dark Altars; witnesses handfasts and marriages; performs offerings; equal in status to a Healer and a Prince

Black Widow-a witch who heals the mind; weaves the tangled webs of dreams and visions; is trained in illusions and poisons