The Shattered Pact Hardcover – May 22, 2025

Exactly one year has passed since the cataclysmic events of The Frozen Throne. King Durnor Frostbane has returned triumphantly to his ancestral city, Durharthal—the legendary "Frozen Crown of the North." This year has marked a renaissance for the dwarven people, as thousands have journeyed from far and wide to reclaim their homeland, bringing life and warmth to halls that had long stood silent beneath a layer of frost and shadow.To celebrate this remarkable resurgence, King Durnor declared a grand festival in Durharthal, inviting dwarven clans, allies, and dignitaries from neighboring realms to witness the rebirth of their once-mighty kingdom. Streets once encased in ice now gleam with firelight and resonate with music and laughter. Markets bustle, the ancient forges burn brightly, and hope blossoms amid the ancient stones and icy corridors.Yet, this fragile peace shatters as swiftly as it was restored. During the height of the festival, Ylenia the Mage, once a trusted ally, betrays the dwarves. Driven by mysterious motives, she shatters the three sacred artifacts—the Shard of Eternal Frost, Zuldred’s Ember, and the Rune of Ancestry—artifacts whose delicate balance kept Durharthal's elemental forces in harmony.Now, as elemental chaos erupts throughout the city, threatening to plunge it into eternal ruin, heroes must rise to mend what has been broken. To save Durharthal, adventurers must recover the shattered artifacts, confront the enigmatic Ylenia, and restore the delicate pact between dwarven kind and the frozen elements. The Shattered Pact begins amid celebration turned to crisis, testing courage, loyalty, and the very heart of dwarven resilience. Read more