Romance is still key to decisions taken by the protagonists, however, conflict and angst are introduced to the blissfully happy relationship already established between Brishen and Ildiko. In Eidolon, Draven focuses on the fantasy and political/court intrigue aspects of this world, while integrating the romantic elements. In Radiance, although political/court intrigue and fantasy elements are well-integrated, romance is at the forefront of the story. The change of circumstances, however, also affects the relationship between Brishen and Ildiko. Desperate measures through ancient magic will have to do.

Still, the galla are dead, and the dead may only be killed by the dead. The answer to both problems is to seek an alliance in order to defeat the darkness threatening to annihilate them all. First, to save his kingdom the galla must be defeated. Second, the neighboring kingdoms must be prevented from declaring war against him. Long live the King! The new Kai ruler finds himself in a tough position. The daily routine and happy relationship comes to a sudden holt when news arrives that Brishen is the only survivor of the Kay royal house. A lucky few escape, including a couple of palace guards with a baby, and make their way to the river where safety awaits as galla cannot cross running water.īack at Saggara, Brishen and Ildiko are leading an extremely happy life as a couple in love. Eidolon begins at this point, with the Royal palace at Haradis, the royal family, including the Queen, the King, Brishen's brother, and his heirs, succumbing to the galla. Demons from the underworld that devour all those in their path. Kai Prince Brishen, the dead eel, and his human wife Ildiko, the pink mollusk, are back! Eidolon, Wraith Kings #2, by Grace Draven continues the story that began in Radiance, the first book of this fantasy series.Īt the end of Radiance, the Queen of Haradis, in her bid for power, opened the gates and unleashed the galla.

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