The first novel in a four-book series describing a unique fantasy world where existence depends on magic inseparably tied to poetry. Created together with the author of the epic space opera “The Passage” (or “Space”) and a contributor to the collective project “Game of Thrones”.
In place of a once-great Empire, city-states arose. Saraiquet became the center of the world and of culture, as well as an important political and economic hub. Its prosperity is sustained by magic sealed in the nameless spirit-gannet, which in human form is held fast by the wizard-poet Keshai. This is known to the ghalts, who are enemies of the saraiquetians. Although Saraiquet has so far successfully repelled their barbarian attacks, the ghalts now see a chance to win: they only need to organize events in secret so that the Nameless One finally gains the freedom he has long awaited…