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When Klaar’s impregnable walls are breached by an internal betrayal, Rina Veraiin and her bodyguard Kork barely escape the ensuing slaughter. In exile, Rina meets the Ink Mage, who gives her enchanting tattoos that unlock new magical powers. Armed with these gifts and a diverse band of companions—each with their own motives—she embarks on a quest to reclaim her rightful place as ruler of Klaar and confront the forces that betrayed her.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Victor Gischler
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