by JamesPina
Stefford Hopmead and our surviving band of heroes return to the war ravaged city of Benrakos to rebuild and seek shelter before winter takes hold. There are those in the Eastern Council who seek to strike the city at its weakest and claim the fertile jewel of the Midlands as their own. But unknown to all of them, an insidious undead force is gathering in the shadows, readying to make their move.Tensions run high amongst the factions of those returned to Benrakos as Stefford seeks answers about Torik’s mysterious blade. Ancient forces converge and those in their wake will have to learn how to work together in time to fight for their lives.Enter a world of danger, mystery and horror. There is no safety here, and those who find it certainly won't keep it for long.The War at Night’s End is the heart-pounding second installment in James Pina’s epic fantasy series, The Breathing World.
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