Marked for the Pyre A Brands of Taelgir Novel 2 In the second installment of the Brands of Taelgir series, "Marked for the Pyre," the fate of the kingdoms hangs precariously in the balance as two factions, the Marked and the Carved, struggle to unite against a common enemy - the oppressive Stewards. The Marked, conditioned by generations of prejudice and mistrust, find it difficult to put aside their differences and work together with the Carved, who they view as heartless and savage. As time runs out and the king nears death, Master Rau, a Steward himself, must choose between his loyalty to his brethren and his love for his daughter, all while navigating the complex web of allegiances and prophecies that threaten to tear the kingdom apart. The story begins with Kaianne and Andreiyes, leaders of the Marked and Carved factions, respectively, attempting to form an alliance to overthrow the Stewards, who have held power over the kingdoms for centuries. However, their efforts are hindered by deep-seated prejudices and historical grievances, making their union a challenging task. The Marked view the Carved as heartless and savage, while the Carved blame the Marked for centuries of genocide.

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