Roots of Conviction

As the people of Azela morn the loss of another king, the heirs of the ten kingdoms are thrust into the harsh light of leadership without warning. They must now unify their nations and their forces to drive the mysterious conquerors out of their land. Several of the young rulers are already at war or enslaved as they take over, requiring a devious plan to escape.
These youth will be forced to deal with deceptions and treasons on every hand, as they make their way throughout their lands, leaving them with only the friendships they made years prior to hold their world together. Facing new technology and new situations, they must create new plans and do change the way they see the world around them. Flirting with absolute destruction with every step, hope fades quickly and the pains of reality emerge.
Finding themselves trapped and far from home the two groups of main characters must escape from their enemies and plan for the future. During their travels, kingdoms rise and fall, love is found and lives are lost, culminating in the funeral of one of their own. Leaving our heroes with new problems and enemies.