The arrival of the Dragon Lords turned Dragonspire into a battlefield of a different kind. No swords were drawn and no dragons filled the skies with fire, yet tension spread through the fortress faster than any army could march. They arrived from every corner of the kingdom. Ancient noble families entered Dragonspire beneath banners that had flown for centuries. Powerful lords filled the council halls while their entourages occupied guest wings throughout the fortress. Unfortunately, not all of them were pleased with the existence of a human queen and I discovered that fact almost immediately. The first gathering took place in one of the grand council chambers overlooking the eastern cliffs and although everyone remained outwardly polite, the hostility beneath their smiles was impossib

