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    Fallen Empire: Empire of Dragons, #1
    Fallen Empire: Empire of Dragons, #1
    Fallen Empire: Empire of Dragons, #1
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    Fallen Empire: Empire of Dragons, #1

    By K.N. Lee

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    Fierce dragons, a strong female protagonist, wolves, and magic combine in a thrilling epic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Dragonlance and Mistborn.

    The Brotherhood destroyed her home, her family, and everything she loved. Amalia has hidden from the dragon-riding monks since childhood. Now, she must learn to control her newfound power and survive amongst the Mage race's natural-born enemy...

    Wolf-shifting warriors.
    For Amalia, the gods are not just memories. They are her ancestors, and before she can truly unlock her power, she will come face-to-face with the keeper of a lost empire.

    A dragon.

    In this sprawling epic fantasy novel with shifting wolf hybrids, dragons, and mermaids, Amalia and Kylan begin their quest to return their realm to its former glory. Join New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee on an adventure fans of Dragon Riders of Pern, Vikings and Game of Thrones will fall for.

    Grab your copy of this epic fantasy, swords and sorcery adventure today!

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    Fire and Fury

    Realms and Ruin

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDragon Roots Emporium
    Release dateAug 7, 2018
    ISBN9781386941873
    Fallen Empire: Empire of Dragons, #1
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    K.N. Lee

    K.N. Lee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She is the author of the Dragon-Born Saga, Eura Chronicles, Wonderland University, and the Chronicles of Koa series. When she is not writing twisted urban fantasy, epic tales of dragons, pirates, and mermaids, and dark poetry, she does a great deal of traveling and spending time with her family and Princess Polly, the pet pig. Wannabe rockstar, foreign language enthusiast, and anime geek, K.N. Lee also enjoys gaming and sketching. She is a winner of the Elevate Lifestyle Top 30 Under 30 "Future Leaders of Charlotte" award for her success as a writer, business owner, and for community service.  

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      Fallen Empire - K.N. Lee

      Fallen Empire

      Also by K.N. Lee

      Battle for the Half-Blood Princess

      Academy of Lost Souls

      Dawn of the Seraphim

      The Blood Lottery

      The Fallen Wall

      Dragon Born Saga

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      War of the Dragons

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      Reign of Magic

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      Dawn of the Forgotten

      Rise of the Flame

      Night of the Storm

      The Matchmaker's War

      The Girl With the Red Lantern

      The Wicked Crown

      Throne of Malice

      The Wicked Crown Chronicles

      Throne of Deceit

      Throne of Peril

      Wonderland University

      The Red Queen

      Standalone

      The Chronicles of Koa Boxed Set

      Urban Extinction

      Dragon-Born Trilogy

      Empire of Dragons

      The Eura Chronicles

      The Wicked Crown Trilogy

      Dragon Born Saga Books 4-6

      Watch for more at K.N. Lee’s site.

      Fallen Empire

      Book One of the Empire of Dragons Chronicles

      K.N. Lee

      Dragon Roots Emporium

      Copyright © 2023 by K.N. Lee

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

      Cover design by Amalia Chitulescu.

      Editing by T.G. Ayer

      Created with Vellum Created with Vellum

      Contents

      Realm Info

      Prologue

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Chapter 7

      Chapter 8

      Chapter 9

      Chapter 10

      Chapter 11

      Chapter 12

      Chapter 13

      Chapter 14

      Chapter 15

      Chapter 16

      Chapter 17

      Chapter 18

      Chapter 19

      Chapter 20

      Chapter 21

      Chapter 22

      Chapter 23

      Chapter 24

      Chapter 25

      Chapter 26

      Fallen Empire Playlist

      A Look at The Girl with the Red Lantern

      A Look at The Blood Lottery

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      Also by K.N. Lee

      Realm Info

      Wregard-

      Hidden Dragon Lands

      Skall-

      Neutral Territory for Humans & Mages

      Berufell-

      Viking Territory

      Map

      Prologue

      Sacrificing a living being was such messy business. 

      There was the begging, pleading—and ultimately—the screaming. 

      Then—there was the blood.

      It didn’t matter what form the soul resided in; fae, human, elf, shifter...there always seemed to be an overabundance of blood.

      Father Marduk left the ceremony room before the morning chanting ended.

      His hands were reddened from the bathing of spirits and lost souls. These were rituals performed since the beginning, and he usually took pleasure in it. On this day, he’d rather wait outside and skip the final steps. Though he made the sacrifice, he had a sinking feeling that it wouldn’t work. 

      It never did—no matter how many he dragged kicking and screaming to the altar.

      He clenched his jaw as he pushed the heavy wooden doors outward and let in the bright sun. 

      The moment he stepped into the humidity, the heaviness of it filled his lungs. Thick with small particles of dust from the sandy desert that outstretched around the temple, the air was a reminder that even something invisible could be deadly.

      It was the summer solstice, and all across the land, red mist stretched across the sky.

      Outside the double doors of the main entrance, bodies hung along the stone-paved road that led down from the Temple of the Sky Brotherhood. They’d been bled—in the old tradition—and left out to the elements. Still, none had proved to be of use in summoning the ancient portal that could shift the tides once and for all.

      Mages were the key.

      They were the last source of true magic, yet the rarest to remain. Thanks to him, his brothers, and the Great Wolves, they were nearly extinct.

      Blood stained the hundreds of steps leading to the top of the temple. It was five tiers tall, built at the beginning of time by slaves conquered during the first Reign of Fire. Comprised of mud brick, wood, and stone, the temple would stand until the end of time. 

      Ahead lay Tir, a desert wasteland that stretched for miles until meeting the red mountains. The temple stood at the edge of a rocky cliff, with an enchanted sea gently rolling behind and on either side. 

      Father Marduk stood outside on the top of the stairs just outside the temple. He turned to his right at the green Tigiri Sea, whose waters were so clear that one could see to the bottom where pure white sand lay undisturbed. The  waves were calming, creating a white mist as they gently crashed along the gray stone. Serene. Such a stark contrast to the gruesome—yet necessary display of the bodies they’d left out to rot.

      If they were going to save the world, they would need to sacrifice every Mage until they found the right one.

      Father Marduk, a soft, raspy voice called from behind him. I have a request for the next territory we shall search, Brother Dagan said. 

      Marduk looked over his shoulder at the aging man who had shuffled out of the temple while he was contemplating his next move. Brother Dagan’s long white hair nearly reached his knees, yet his frail body was hidden by his heavy purple robes, made even heavier by the golden crest of their sect.

      And, where would that be? Marduk asked. Say Skal one more time and I will have your head on a pike, Brother Dagan. Do you understand me?

      Dagan’s mouth opened and snapped shut. Brows creased, he swallowed back his words as redness spread across his hollow cheeks.

      Marduk looked back at the darkening sky. Rain was coming. Perhaps it would wash away some of the stench wafting from those bloody stakes. 

      Just as I expected, he said. "As I said every time before, we will not risk angering the gods by invading neutral territory. Don’t you think we’ve lost enough favor with them that we should at least honor their wishes to leave peaceful lands at peace?" Though he spoke those words, he secretly yearned for the opportunity to enter untouched lands—lands kept safe by old rules made by dead deities and forgotten gods.

      Maybe that was what was needed—to tempt fate one last time.

      Of course, great leader. As you wish, Dagan said and Marduk listened as he turned and headed toward the door.

      But…you had something else you wanted to say, did you not? 

      He always did. Brother Dagan was a devout monk, one of the best in the sect. While he trained most of the new recruits in the mystical arts of battle and sorcery, he tended to have a knack for exerting his opinion upon Marduk. But, Marduk was a master at using others for his own benefit. He had an idea to make Brother Dagan’s opinion work in his favor.

      Well, Brother Dagan murmured.

      Go on.

      Better to let the old fool take credit for the idea to invade Skal. Better to let it fall on his head if things turned out disastrous. Marduk didn't become head of the sect by taking unnecessary risks. That's what his minions were for. 

      He summoned his inner rune spirit and a blue orb materialized and floated above his head, showering him with rejuvenating light. It was all he could do to keep himself from falling over in exhaustion. Marduk didn’t sleep.

      He couldn’t—not after all of the things he’d done—not until he put the world back the way it should be.

      I would, but I fear you'll have my head for that as well.

      A chuckle vibrated within Marduk's chest. Speak freely.

      Thank you, Father, he said, bowing his head. The Stones of Tarth all point to Skal. The Stones do not lie.

      Marduk closed his eyes. If you think I am going to follow some stones, you have lost more than your mind. But all of your senses.

      But, Father. The Stones were left in this world to guide us.

      Marduk turned to him. They’re rocks—rocks with etchings made by blind children back when the world was cast into darkness.

      That may be, Father. But, the Cleric has had a vision.

      That was interesting. Marduk lifted a thick black brow. He slid his arms into his sleeves and folded them under his chest. Then, he took a step forward. Go on.

      Hope filled Dagan’s eyes. 

      Yes, they might have a valid excuse to do what Marduk wanted all this time. He knew his patience would be rewarded.

      "She says the Mage we need has been seen between the two red rivers. A true descendant of the Erani

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