Across the Wild Kingdoms

Rian, the shamed younger son of Duke Calder, grew up under the hidden protection of Aurelian, the final master of dragon lore. After saving Princess Isabel from a brutal half-orc attack, he brings his family's cruelty to light and restores his mother Elena's good name. Chosen as the new Dragon Speaker, Rian faces rival seer Aether and an advancing army of the dead. When envoy Zoramus turns against him, Rian calls upon Aurelian, crushes the undead commander, and returns to claim a future with Isabel.