The three previous novels in the series: The Usurped Throne, The Calling, and Asunder further reinforced the dark, heroic nature and epic scale of the Dragon Age universe. Dragon Age: Empire of the Masks expands and illuminates new corners of Thedas. Empress Celene of Orlais rose to the throne of Thedas' most powerful nation through wisdom, verve, and ruthless manipulation. Now, the empire he led into an enlightened age is threatened from within by an impending war between templars and wizards, while revolt brews among the oppressed elves. To save Orlais, Celene must maintain a firm grip on the throne by any means necessary. Fighting with the legendary skill of the Orlesian knights, Grand Duke Gaspard has won countless battles for the empire and the empress. But did he fight in vain? As the Circle fails and chaos looms, Gaspard begins to doubt whether Celene's diplomatic approach to the wizard problem or the elven uprising will keep the empire safe. Perhaps it is time for a new leader, someone who lives by the knights' code, and can make Orlais strong again. Briala has been Celene's handmaiden since the two were children, and she has cunningly used her position to help improve the lives of elves across Orlais. She is Celene's confidant, spy, and lover, but when politics forces the empress to choose between the rights of Briala's people and the Orlesian throne, Briala will in turn be forced to decide to whom she owes her loyalty. Alliances are forged and promises broken as Celene and Gaspard fight for the throne of Orlais. But, ultimately, the elves who hide in the forests or starve in the alienages may decide the fate of the masked empire.
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The three previous novels in the series: The Usurped Throne, The Calling, and Asunder further reinforced the dark, heroic nature and epic scale of the Dragon Age universe. Dragon Age: Empire of the Masks expands and illuminates new corners of Thedas. Empress Celene of Orlais rose to the throne of Thedas' most powerful nation through wisdom, verve, and ruthless manipulation. Now, the empire he led into an enlightened age is threatened from within by an impending war between templars and wizards, while revolt brews among the oppressed elves. To save Orlais, Celene must maintain a firm grip on the throne by any means necessary. Fighting with the legendary skill of the Orlesian knights, Grand Duke Gaspard has won countless battles for the empire and the empress. But did he fight in vain? As the Circle fails and chaos looms, Gaspard begins to doubt whether Celene's diplomatic approach to the wizard problem or the elven uprising will keep the empire safe. Perhaps it is time for a new leader, someone who lives by the knights' code, and can make Orlais strong again. Briala has been Celene's handmaiden since the two were children, and she has cunningly used her position to help improve the lives of elves across Orlais. She is Celene's confidant, spy, and lover, but when politics forces the empress to choose between the rights of Briala's people and the Orlesian throne, Briala will in turn be forced to decide to whom she owes her loyalty. Alliances are forged and promises broken as Celene and Gaspard fight for the throne of Orlais. But, ultimately, the elves who hide in the forests or starve in the alienages may decide the fate of the masked empire.
