A Zothar Athrabis Novel

Zothar is an Ossiarch Bonereaper who rules over a city in Shyish. He bargained with Nagash to preserve his dead son's soul choosing a new host from the victor of the Games – a
festival that takes place once each decade. When Zothar breaks tradition and raises Lycus the current champion as his own son his actions incite a bloody rebellion amongst the
citizens.

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It’s a fascinating look at what passes for normal life in the realm of Shyish where the living and the dead walk side by side and everyday existence is filled with danger adventure
and no shortage of bizarre and mystical creatures.

THE STORY

In a forgotten corner of Shyish the city of Lament prepares for the most important festival in its calendar the Games – a series of events that will seal the fate of their victor.

Following the tragic death of his son many centuries ago the cruel Vulture Lord King Zothar Athrabis made a terrible bargain with Nagash to preserve his child’s soul. Now once
every 10 years the new champion of the Games must host the boy’s tormented spirit while the old vessel is condemned to death. Most citizens of Lament deem this a great honour
but when the city’s newly crowned champion Lycus is taken by the king to raise as his own his family question their sacrifice.

As the years pass and a new decade looms ever closer – and with it Lycus’ grisly fate – the Prince of Athrabis is caught between his duty to his new father and the prospect of
escaping death to return to his old life. As fierce bloody rebellion ensues and Lycus is exposed to violent truths he must decide once and for all where his loyalties lie.

Written by Richard Strachan.