Jackal Among Snakes, Book 10

Defeating the invaders from overseas wasn't the end to a problem, but rather its beginning. Argrave's divine opponents have taken root in an empire that has prevailed for millennia to carry out an unrelenting barrage upon him and all his people. With a severe numerical and technological advantage, this foe would be nigh impossible to defeat under normal circumstances. Argrave can't impose the will of his small kingdom upon this vast empire, but perhaps all this dragon needs is a change in attitude. Argrave travels overseas, carrying the banner of a claimant. The man is far too ambitious and cunning to be a good puppet, but he is committed to ridding his empire of all pretenders and self-proclaimed gods. Imperial politics have had infinitely more losers than winners, but Argrave and his family enter the arena with their heads held high, attempting like many before them to install a dynasty that will last a thousand years.