Chronicles of a Broken World Part 2

Balthasar and Erin are now aware of the task they have as the Mark Bearers; unite all of Graux and its people against the forces of Azoth. Of course, this task is far easier said than done. Both must separate from one another and go into unfamiliar territory; not only to master their abilities, but to gain the trust of families they never knew they had.
But Amelia Bathory, the Scarlet Diamond, is determined to stop them and their allies with unparalleled brutality. With her allies, Lord Conroy of Glendor risks falling to madness, and Queen Elia of Dwyer is forced to confront the horrifying mistakes she made. Darious meanwhile allies himself with fellow Southlanders who attempt to free their people from Bathory's chains, as Arah, now free from hiding for the sake of her duty, steps up to become a new leader the Eonic religion needs. All of this, while elderly Professor Thomas discovers vital information key to aiding Balthasar and Erin in their task for uniting Graux.
But Bathory, no matter what, will break them all, much like she and her allies broke this world...