“There were five vessels in the beginning. Five different kingdoms bound to control the magic they angered, but the one in the palace, it’s the only one left. It was meant for balance, to control the tithe.” Kai straightened beside me, his entire body going rigid. ”What happened to the others?” “Destroyed.” Her voice was quiet. “One by one.” “By him.” I already knew the answer. She nodded. “And Veyrith was the last one. The last kingdom that stood against him, but our kingdom fell just like the others.”
