The Conjurer (Stories of Shadow and Flame Book 2)

In the kingdom of Idaza, Mikalla serves as The Conjurer, a storyteller who shapes the nation's spirit through narratives told by the city's eternal ceremonial flame. His voice has long brought comfort, unity, and meaning to the realm. Beneath Idaza's surface, however, unrest grows. The king struggles with private demons, the nobility harbor wounds that affect their loyalties, and allies regard each other with suspicion. In this court, a single story can spark fear or hope. When King Oro orders Mikalla to deliver a message that will result in bloodshed, The Conjurer faces a conflict between truth and obedience. Secretary Kitan and General Jax move through his world with unclear motives, raising a troubling question: Who truly guides the kingdom? As tensions escalate, Mikalla must choose whether to preserve the narratives that have sustained Idaza or to challenge the hidden forces shaping them. The shadows he has used to enchant the city now reveal disturbing truths, and the flame that once illuminated his stories threatens to expose something far more dangerous than he anticipated.