The Red Twins

Seventeen years of relative peace have passed in Belega while the Karthagans thrive. But this hard-won respite is drawing to an abrupt end. The Red Twins have come of age. Aiden is chosen to lead his people, as is his right as the older twin. But Ethan disagrees. Driven by jealousy, not only of Aiden's status and friendships but also of his new lover, Ethan attacks, seeking to destroy all Aiden holds dear. But Aiden's powers are growing, and at the moment, are far stronger than Ethan's. Thwarted, Ethan flees Karthag, leaving Aiden alone to care for their people.
Things aren't going any better for Natan on Sennia. Old jealousies are revived, and the Vice-King imprisons all with the ability to bend nature to their will. So far, Natan's successor, Niko, has escaped capture, but his wife has been taken, and lies dying alone in her cell. Enraged, driven mad by grief, Niko attacks the Vice-King and flees to Belega, there to lick his wounds and gather his strength to return,...