The Black Equinox Rise of Agbaka (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781962380195)

For countless years, conflicts have ravaged the region, witnessing the rise and fall of rulers and

empires. Amidst this turbulent history, the kingdom of Obare, led by the esteemed Great Asaba, has

exerted its dominion through both warfare and sagacity. Stretching from the eastern Untameable

Grasslands to the western Abe-okuta Rainforest, and even conquering the seemingly impassable

Karajaan Desert to the north, the kingdom's reach has been expansive.

Yet, amidst these unfolding events, a young and inexperienced king, Xola, finds himself thrust into a

grave predicament that poses an existential threat to his people, the Uzians. Lacking any formal

training in warfare, Xola can only rely on the wisdom of the Uzi elders and the unwavering support and

encouragement of his mother. This arduous journey takes place against the backdrop of his

relationship with his beloved, Khanyishiwa.

On the surface, Xola and the Uzians appear hopelessly mismatched against the avaricious Dauntless

Emperor Agbaka, who ascended to the throne of Obare following the mysterious deaths of his father

and elder brothers. Agbaka, a seasoned warrior since his youth, boasts a tally of conquests that attests

to his martial prowess. In every conceivable way, the idyllic and tranquil life the Uzians have long

relished seems destined for an abrupt and untimely demise. However, all is not as it appears, for the

Uzians have remained unchallenged and undefeated throughout history's battles.