Patent Pending Plagiarizer 6: The Glacial Tightrope.

Emperor Petlor of the Shiusil Empire is a man haunted. After a gruesome "e;delivery"e; to his palace windows, he is forced to make a desperate pilgrimage to Uthana, a city transformed into a terrifying, flawless utopia. There, he finds himself trapped in a diplomatic nightmare, coerced into an alliance with a woman who treats international treaties like casual brunch and world leaders like disposable toys.  Meanwhile, in the frost-bitten north, King Daigo Cornaro (the self-proclaimed "e;Warrior King"e;) prepares for the glory of a lifetime. Confident in his "e;might makes right"e; philosophy and backed by seven million soldiers, and the last two "e;Gods"e; of Augustalis, he has lured Nana's forces to the Iron Refuge. To this end, he well and truly believes his legendary blade and superior numbers will finally end the "e;Witch's"e; reign once and for all.