This is book two of The Chronicles of Nuren: The Age of Shadow! I do ask that you please read The Obscured Requiem first before beginning to read its sequel and here's a link to the first chapter of Skath's Journey if you desire to start from the true beginning of the story: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/68794/the-obscured-requiem Skath must now suffer the consequences of his actions, as to gain the power to save the woman he loves he accrued a debt that is now being called to be paid in full. The king of the Totalion restrains his people from destroying all of human, teratolion, glirdon, and dracaquan kind, and the responsibility of being the advocate for all of these races falls onto Skath's shoulders. He must travel the world learning of humanity, thwarting the machinations of his rival that seeks the destruction of all the races of Nuren except the Totalion, and put to rest the last dregs of influence the Celandil have on the world of Nuren. However, with all of his efforts the world of Nuren may be plunged into more conflict than peace, as his influence may drive kingdoms to their knees. Will Skath find reasons for the races of Nuren to be spared, or will he like his rival come to the conclusion that humanity should be destroyed for a more peaceful race to have a chance at utopia? The Hiatus is finally ending as this is my entry for the 2024 November Writathon!