During Kush's age of war, the five great warlords are looked to for defending their kingdoms and leading their people;e to prosperity as minor warlords scramble for more power. Seventeen-year old Anthos has spent his life preparing to rule, but nothing could prepare him for the storm brewing in Meroe. Under the tutelage of his father and enemies closing in, his home teeters on the edge of chaos, and how will he navigate the repercussions of being the heir to the throne in these trying times? Set in the rich, war-torn kingdom of ancient Kush, this gripping YA historical fantasy blends action, self-discovery, and the duplicity of deciphering "taking one's destiny." As Anthos battles to maintain his throne, he'll have to decide what kind of ruler he will become: one who bends to tradition or who forges a new path, no matter the price. The fate of Meroe rests in his hands if he can survive long enough to claim it.