The Zarryiostrom Series Series by Nene Thomas, Steven Plagman, Steven C. Plagman

First in the Zarryiostrom series

As spring gives way to summer’s heat The drums of war will tap their beat One King has fallen, two more will arise But one to adore, the other despise. . . After the disastrous events of the Convocation, the people of Illymar have found themselves bereft of allies and embroiled in the very war they had tried so desperately to forestall... moreAs spring gives way to summer’s heat The drums of war will tap their beat One King has fallen, two more will arise But one to adore, the other despise. . . After the disastrous events of the Convocation, the people of Illymar have found themselves bereft of allies and embroiled in the very war they had tried so desperately to forestall. Worse, in a single stroke their greatest enemy, King Madari Dhaerhan of Dakkadia, has deprived Illymar of its leadership, leaving the country deeply divided in its most desperate hour. The heir to the Illymari Throne, Prince Ethan Illvanin, is weak and vain, completely unprepared to be King during a war for survival against their hated rivals. Opposing Ethan is his uncle, Ascham Illvanin, the Duke of Saerce, the most powerful man in Illymar, and the man best suited to command its armies. Ascham harbors no ambition to become King, but Ethan cannot afford the possibility that his uncle will claim the Crown for himself and plunge the country into civil war. The fate of Illymar will be decided by the unlikeliest of people. Princess Tais Illvanna, the disgraced oldest daughter of King Orem of Illymar, harbors a bitter resentment toward her family for the roles they played in the deaths of her husband and her son, but she must choose between the two, and her decision will mean either peace under her hated brother’s rule, or open warfare between Ethan and Ascham. Meanwhile, King Madari has troubles of his own. He has Illymar right where he wants it, but standing between him and his ambitions are two obstacles: the Teeth of Amhar, and the Mage High Council of Ithram. Unbeknownst to Illymar, one obstacle has already been neutralized, but eliminating the other will not be as simple, for Illymar enjoys a mutual defense treaty with Ithram and their army of Powerborn, and an attack on one is an attack on the other. Unless he can somehow find a way to break the treaty between Illymar and Ithram, or find a legitimate reason to invade the island, his ambition to conquer Illymar and claim the beguiling Princess Tais for himself will be all but impossible to achieve. Finally, Princess Chesare Illvanna, the Powerborn daughter of King Orem, will be forced to choose between the laws of Ithram, or helping her family put an end to the approaching war. But as powerful as she is, she is still a child lacking in experience. If she intervenes, will her power do more harm than good? less

Marionette The Illymari civil war has ended, at great cost to both the people of Illymar and the Royal Family. Now, the task of rebuilding the country falls to King Ascham Illvanin, the Usurper, and his niece, the capable Princess Tais Illvanna. Between them, they somehow have to find a way to rebuild their military and their economy, and reunite the fractured country, if Illymar is to survive the coming of Dakkadia, their mortal enemies... moreMarionette The Illymari civil war has ended, at great cost to both the people of Illymar and the Royal Family. Now, the task of rebuilding the country falls to King Ascham Illvanin, the Usurper, and his niece, the capable Princess Tais Illvanna. Between them, they somehow have to find a way to rebuild their military and their economy, and reunite the fractured country, if Illymar is to survive the coming of Dakkadia, their mortal enemies. Their task has been made infinitely more difficult by the flight of Tais’ wayward sisters, Princess Lyrahe and Princess Chesare, who escaped from the island of Illymar in the dead of night. The headstrong Princess Lyrahe is rushing to her would-be lover, Prince Valeriad of Dakkadia, in the hope that the two of them will be married, but what price is she willing to pay to find happiness in the arms of her handsome Prince? Princess Chesare Illvanna has her own reasons for seeking refuge in Dakkadia, for she has been cast out of the Mage Citadel of Ithram, and now seeks the guidance of the greatest Powerborn in the world: Morvandis Dhaerhan, the Mage-Lord of Dakkadia. At his side, she could potentially learn more than she ever would have in Ithram, but Morvandis’ loyalties lie solely with King Madari Dhaerhan. Can Princess Chesare survive the machinations of the two most powerful men in Dakkadia, or will she be nothing more than a pawn, caught up in their schemes? For King Madari Dhaerhan, all of his plans are falling perfectly into place. But there is still one obstacle remaining between him and his ambition of conquering Illymar, a feat which has never before been accomplished: the Mage Citadel of Ithram. Unless he can find a way to neutralize the threat of the Mage-Guard of Ithram, he knows that any invasion he attempts will be destroyed by an army of Powerborn, standing in defense of their Illymari allies. He is not without allies of his own on the Mage High Council, but will they be enough to provide the opening he needs, or will a deeper sacrifice be required? "Marionette" is the Third Book of "The Zarryiostrom", the epic fantasy series written by artist Nene Tina Thomas, and her husband, Steven C. Plagman less

Continuing the saga that began with Powerborn, Usurper and Marionette, Tyro picks up after the conclusion of the war between Illymar and Dakkadia. Phaedron Daane, stripped of his rank and title and forced into exile, must somehow find a way to regain his honor and redeem himself for his part in the death of his brother's wife... moreContinuing the saga that began with Powerborn, Usurper and Marionette, Tyro picks up after the conclusion of the war between Illymar and Dakkadia. Phaedron Daane, stripped of his rank and title and forced into exile, must somehow find a way to regain his honor and redeem himself for his part in the death of his brother's wife. With him are Princess Chesare Illvanna, who has finally learned the truth about her family's destruction, and Lady Prudence Daemira, who willingly followed the man she loves into exile.King Madari Dhaerhan believes he has won the war with Illymar, but unbeknownst to him, two people yet stand in his way. King Ascham Illvanin still lives, and though he is in hiding, so long as he draws breath the war will never truly be over. His niece, the captivating Princess Tais Illvanna, has been captured by Madari and must use all of her skills to not only survive, but to somehow turn the disastrous situation in Illymar around.Prince Valeriad Dhaerhan, who found true love only to lose her forever, seeks vengeance against his half-brother Phaedron, whom he blames for her death. His quest for vengeance will lead him far from home and into the hands of the mysterious Dragon Witches, who have greater plans for the Dakkadian prince.Finally, the undead army of Myerasalome, the Queen of Havoc, is prepared to overrun their hated enemies, the warriors of the Dragonlands. Standing against her is the Lord of Snows and his court. The Dragon Lord has had 500 years to prepare for this war, but even the Emperor of the Dragonlands has no idea of how overwhelming the Mad Queen's army truly is.Tyro: Book Four of the Zarryiostrom is the fourth novel by fantasy artist Nene Tina Thomas, and her husband, author Steven C. Plagman. less