Royce Melborn is a cynical thief. Hadrian Blackwater is a chivalrous swordsman. Together, they’re Riyria—a team hired to steal a legendary sword. Easy coin… until they’re framed for the king’s murder.
Suddenly, they’re fugitives in a kingdom where justice is swift and mercy is scarce. But this isn’t just a setup—it’s the first move in a game far bigger than either imagined, tied to ancient myths, lost magic, and secrets long buried in royal bloodlines.
With a powerful empire stirring and war on the horizon, Riyria must survive assassins, inquisitors, and betrayals to unravel a conspiracy that could reshape the world.
Can a thief and a mercenary save a kingdom they never meant to protect?
Or are they already too late?
