The Riyria Chronicles

The series introduces Royce Melborn, a cynical, master thief and assassin, and Hadrian Blackwater, an idealistic, war-weary mercenary. Their paths collide when they are reluctantly hired for an impossible heist, a mission that demands they put aside their mutual distrust to survive.

Royce is the sharp-witted, morally ambiguous antihero, a master of shadows, while Hadrian is his honorable, straightforward counterpart, a warrior driven by a strong, if sometimes naive, sense of justice.

What begins as a series of seemingly standalone mercenary jobs gradually unfolds into a sprawling epic, as Royce and Hadrian find themselves entangled in ancient conspiracies and world-altering events. Their escapades evolve into a quest for truth and survival, exploring themes of loyalty, redemption, and the unexpected bonds forged between disparate souls.