The Kingdom of the Seven Gates

The Empire of Vaelkor was founded upon the magic of the Seven Gates, built by the ancients and connecting the world of Vaelkor to mystical realms beyond human comprehension. Each of the seven gates is guarded by a noble house that holds control over a portion of the magic that maintains the balance of the world. For millennia, the Council of Seven has ruled wisely, but with the sudden death of the Emperor, the politics of succession become a deadly battleground. As the nobles vie for power, an ancient force awakens, threatening to breach the gates and unleash horrors from a forgotten time.