An Oath to Eternity: An Epic Fantasy of Gods and Empire

An empire buckles. A throne bleeds. And Claudia Augustus inherits both.When her father is murdered inside the capital, Claudia seizes a crown no one believes she can hold. Rebels carve through the borders. Demons broker power from the shadows. The Senate scents weakness and closes around her like a noose.Claudia refuses to reign as their puppet. She claims six months of absolute command, forces the Empire’s armies to her will, and hunts the relic her father died chasing: the Eye of the Old One — the only key to the Aegis of Eternity.But the spell meant to shield the Empire may not be a shield at all.Every victory strips something from her. Allies fracture. Enemies wear loyal faces. Ancient gods whisper commands no mortal ruler should obey. And as Claudia draws closer to the Eye, so does the truth buried beneath her bloodline: the Empire’s salvation was never meant to be merciful.To save her people, Claudia must finish the spell her father began.But if the Aegis awakens, will it hold the Empire together…or kneel it at her feet? Read more