To advance his power, he must ignite his soul . . . Underlord is the heart-stopping sixth adventure in the Cradle series from Will Wight, following Ghostwater. A grand tournament approaches. Around the world, great clans and sects prepare their disciples to fight. Even the Blackflame Empire is drawn in – but their youth are not strong enough to compete. Yet. To train their future contenders, the Akura clan opens the Night Wheel Valley – a deadly territory rich in vital resources. Pushed into this brutal arena, Lindon and his friends must battle relentless rivals to claim its bounties. But advancing to Underlord status demands far more than raw strength. To weave soulfire and reforge their own bodies, each sacred artist must confront an agonizing personal truth. As war looms and hostile Lords close in, they must discover and overcome these revelations – or perish in the shadows.
