The Rise of the Western Kingdom
BOOK 2 OF THE SWORD OF THE WATCH SERIES
A slave (Galbard) is offered freedom in exchange for murdering and robbing a hapless vagabond. His decision could alter the balance of power between the Watchers and Spellmakers, resulting in the first real possibility for mankind to separate their destiny from the immortals...
...or sealing their fate forever.
Come again into the rich world of Erathe, where the fleeing refugees of the City of Rion fight to survive a timeless war between wizards and demigods, and one man must rally his people to stand against the forces of evil.
“Galbard's decision could alter the balance of power between the Watchers and the Spellmakers...”
The Rise of the Western Kingdom
Characters
In the years since the foundation of Rion, the Watchers have all but disappeared from Etharath, and the dominance of the demigods has waned. Humanity has its first opportunity to flourish in the Western Frontier.
Rendaya
The mysterious Witch of Southwood
Galbard
Ordered to kill a hapless vagabond to gain his freedom from slavery, Galbard's decision will change the fate of mankind.
Ronan
The young heir of Shintower wants desperately to help his father.
Tiamphia
Her arranged marriage may connect the north and south.
Cayden
A young mason, Cayden is witness to cataclysmic events in Rion.
Nara
Nara becomes a communication conduit for the Witch of Southwood.
The Men of Highwood
The Men of Highwood are protective of the great wood. They have refused to take sides in the dust-up between the Seven Stewards and Calarph.
Tobor
The leader of the Camonra is questioning everything he once knew about his servitude to the Spellmakers.
Idhoran
No greater friend could Tobor have than his commander, Idhoran.
Borian
Borian hasn't always kept to the straight and narrow, but he's got his code.
Mordher
One of the greatest warriors the Rion Guard has ever fielded, Mordher is ruthless when necessary.
About The Author
John Montgomery
Writer, composer, animator and film maker, John Montgomery resides in Russellville, Arkansas with his wife Bobbi. The Sword of the Watch series includes The Watchers' War, The Rise of the Western Kingdom , and The Fall of Daoradh.