Of Sea and Shadow
The Guild of Navigators has ruled the Aion Sea for centuries, using their fleet of mystical ships to collect trade for the Aurelian Empire.
Now the Emperor is dead.
For Calder Marten, Captain of The Testament, the Emperor’s death is not an end, but an opportunity. He and his crew seek the legendary Heart of Nakothi, an artifact that could raise a second Emperor…and earn Calder a fortune.
But they’re not the only ones who want the Heart.
The Consultant’s Guild, an ancient order of spies and assassins, will stop at nothing to keep the world in chaos. They seek to destroy the Heart, and prevent the world from uniting under a single Emperor ever again.
On the seas, a man works to restore the dying Empire.
In the shadows, a woman seeks to destroy it.
Will you explore the seas here with Calder? Or will you walk the shadows with Shera, in the parallel novel "Of Shadow and Sea"?
Will Wight
Will Wight is an author whose name has become synonymous with immersive, action-packed fantasy, captivating readers with a blend of high-stakes adventure and intricate world-building. Known for his Cradle series, Wight has carved a niche in the LitRPG and progression fantasy genres, offering readers thrilling stories that combine the excitement of video games with the depth and intrigue of epic fantasy.
Born and raised in the United States, Will's early passion for both fantasy literature and video games shaped the direction of his writing career. It was during these formative years that he began crafting stories that fused the worlds of combat, magic, and personal growth. His unique writing style—where characters evolve through trials and tribulations, both internal and external—has made his work stand out in a crowded genre.
The Elder Empire: Sea
The Elder Empire series consists of two parallel trilogies: a trilogy of Shadow and a trilogy of Sea.
The Elder Empire: Sea consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.