Some truths should remain buried, but the oldest secrets bleed to be heard.

In the far reaches of the Empire of Lumiaron, destiny weaves a deadly web. As Louis and Roul master forbidden arts in the bitter north, Brice Rennaurd, the Emperor’s Shadow Master, carves a path of blood toward absolute power.

With the drums of war echoing across the realm, fractures spread, and rebellion simmers just beneath the surface.

Guided by visions and the mysterious dreams of her left-hand husband, Naira ventures deep into the crimson dunes of the Cidan Mashada. But the Gods’ will is written in blood, and their chosen must pay the price of divine purpose.

In the wake of rising rebellion, something long buried stirs. A secret so perilous that its guardians would sacrifice anything, even embrace forbidden Sang Sorcellerie, to keep it hidden.

With Louis preparing to face his greatest enemy and Naira wrestling with her prophesied role, the fate of Lumiaron hangs by a thread. In a world where loyalty cuts as deep as betrayal, and prophecy makes pawns of mortals, some truths are better left in darkness.

Ducal Heir continues the sweeping epic of Sangwheel Chronicles, where magic, sacrifice, and destiny converge beneath the weight of a crumbling empire.