R Barrett: 2 books

War looms as the Overlord's household turns on itself. Cartenia groans and writhes under the Malcaster's control and there is no relief to be had. Battle-worthy boys and men are placed under the curse in readiness for the conflict. Towns are decimated, property stolen, families ripped apart,...

Malcasters now rule Cartenia, through slavery, bloodshed and their ‘curse’. Fear is their weapon and the people yield, for the price of defiance is high. But there are some... Outnumbered and overpowered, some rebel, like the Trealingers and, when pressed, the mysterious Seers. Much diminished...