The Crown of Eldrete: Kavaliro Cousins, Book One

The Kavaliros have been legendary warriors and guardian faeshir -- warrior priests -- for centuries. Three generations ago, one branch of the family went into hiding after the legendary Kalem Kavaliro sacrificed himself. His descendant -- a member of that famous band of freedom fighters, Darrien's Daggers, and the young guardian faeshir that is the only descendant of his sister met while both were fighting to free Marohn from Neo-Imperialists. Quickly, they discovered that the Neos weren't working alone. No worries though, Darrien has a plan to retake the temple at least. Then they discover the temple is missing several of its most important treasures. Trying to recover them, especially the Crown of Eldrete -- the symbol of Marohni unity, the distant cousins must deal with shady traders, martial artists, giant insects, and more, all the while one dealing with guilt from failing to protect her temple and fear for her fianc e on a fallen world and the other struggling to not disappoint her father by giving in to her impulsive and reckless nature