The Broken Blades

The “Broken Blades” series is an epic fantasy saga by author Mai Corland.

Books in the Series

Overview

The central plot follows a conspiracy to assassinate the God-King Joon, a tyrant who rules with divine authority, and a group of assassins and liars hired to bring him down. Each of them hides a secret—and none can fully trust the others.

Main Characters

Joon – The God-King, ruler of Yusan, heir to the Baijin dynasty. His divine power comes from the Ruby Crown, said to contain the blood of the Dragon Lord himself.

Euyn – The exiled prince and Joon’s younger brother. Banished from the kingdom, he now seeks vengeance and redemption.

Royo – The brute, a deadly mercenary whose strength is the only thing that has ever given him security. Haunted by guilt, he longs for atonement.

Sora – The poisoner, a master alchemist and assassin who crafts deadly toxins. She is driven by her love for her sister Deisum, for whom she would risk everything.

Mikail – The royal spy from the island nation of Gaia. His homeland was annihilated by Joon after a bloody rebellion that left no survivors.

Aeri – The thief from Umbria, clever and cunning, searching for freedom and revenge. She trusts no one but herself.

Tiyung – The heir to the Lord of the South, charismatic, ambitious, and dangerous. He carries the weight of his family’s sins and his own ruthless ambition.

The Legend of the Dragon Lord

In the beginning, there was the Dragon Lord, creator of the world and ruler of the heavens.
When he ascended to the skies, he left behind five relics of unimaginable power:

  • The Crown – Given to the Baijin line, sealed with the blood of the first king and a ruby at its heart. It can only be worn by his descendants.

  • The Ring of Kitan – Grants mastery over alchemy, turning anything it touches into gold. Thanks to it, the desert realm of Kitan still endures.

  • The Scepter, the Sword, and the Amulet – Lost across distant lands, each carries a fragment of divine power.

It is said that when the five artifacts are finally reunited, the world will either be reborn… or destroyed forever.