Cadets Rayan al-Qatil and Shahzad al-Salkhad are looking forward to an easy assignment guarding the continent of Jannah's preeminent athletic competition, the Pattern Games, before graduating from their country’s military academy. Rayan is headed for a quiet life as a scout at the border fortress of Maebar al-Bourzey. Shahzad will be appointed commander of the great military fortress of Altawam in preparation for his destiny to serve as a provincial governor. All of this changes when they learn that a fellow cadet has been blackmailed into aiding the kidnapping of a competitor at the Games. When the authorities ignore their warning and the competitor is kidnapped, Rayan and Shahzad must launch a daring rescue with the help of a band of mysterious foreign adventurers.

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Five years have passed since the storied escapade of the "Liberators of Dahab." Rayan al-Qatil lives an unremarkable life as a patroller for the ancient fortress of Bourzey, excited only for his monthly visits to the town of Harasta to see his alluring crush, Mariam. Shahzad al-Salkhad finds that even with the help of his cousin Saul al-Khalid, commanding the fortress of Altawam entails more than just commanding troops. Elsewhere in Akbar, Elder Esmail Bin Solimon strikes up a friendship with Princess Fariha al-Wasat. All must join hands to thwart a conspiracy that allows an army of undead nasnas to invade Akbar. 

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