Foreshadowing

For all those who read this regularly, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It has to do with Morgath and the monsters that weren’t killed in the war with Iskenderun. Of course, nothing that follows has any bearing on the remaining books of this series.

All the orcs, goblins, and ogres on Acleron weren’t killed in the Monster War. Several intelligent, resourceful, charismatic, powerful individuals arose from each race. Their seat of power lies in the citadel their oppressor once used as his. They call it Torgar, and their country Brachvalla.

After Roan Wolfoak was destroyed and the monster horde defeated, what remained of the creatures sought refuge in the only place they knew would be safe. The citadel, abandoned and unused, became the center of a burgeoning monster nation. The three dominant monster groups: orcs, ogres, and goblins, divided the eastern third of the recovering country of Morgath.

The goblins rule the western section of the rising country. The orcs established themselves along the coast. The ogres control the remainder of the land. Three powerful beings from each race have arisen. One from each resides in the “capital” as part of the ruling triumvirate. One from each rules their respective nations. And the third rules the military of their respective nations.

After having spent their lives as the pariahs of society, they are fighting to build a society where they can all feel comfortable. Even the halfbreeds of their race are welcome in the new nation.