At the onset of her training, they'd all but anointed Vera the Chosen One. Their hero who would retrieve the ancient relic capable of ending their banishment and returning the Skyborne to their beloved home realm, Idia. Yet, ten years later, she never fully developed what they'd convinced her of. She had only a hairsbreadth more than the Common Power. They'd expected more from her. If she had failed, it didn't matter. To them she was a tool. They deemed her expendable, but Vera's know-how and prowess proved undefeatable. Now free from the confines of a life shrouded with secrets and those whose only goal is to use her; she faces a new challenge. But this time, the consequences are far more lethal. Something is awry in the Realm of the Banished. Unrest permeates the territories. Regent Karish's handsome son is out for revenge after discovering Vera's betrayal. The ember is missing, and a new enemy is breeding an aerial army of creatures capable of blocking the Skyborne from their source of power. With skepticism clouding her vision, she is torn between accepting her fate and losing the freedom she fought so valiantly to attain. Her unexpected tie to this ancient and powerful relic catapults her down a path she never believed in and will force her to reveal long-hidden truths and prove to herself that she can achieve the impossible. Find out what happens in Realm of the Banished, a captivating new adult fantasy adventure! Content/Trigger Warning: Includes strong language, physical violence, consensual sex, and sexual assault.