Mechcanial warrior versus magical. Which triumphs? In the realm of Tatendra, The Dagger Before Me unfolds as an enthralling saga where magic and machinery clash in a desperate struggle for survival. Celestyne, a formidable warrior and revered leader of Tatendra, stands at the forefront. As the embodiment of strength and honor, she shoulders the burden of protecting her people from impending doom. Aiding Celestyne is the reclusive Devron Koert, a master mechanician and architect of the legendary armor known as Relentless Fighters. Their clash against the malevolent Govannon, a mage-king wielding the formidable magical armor Invincible, becomes the fulcrum of a relentless battle between magicks and mechanisms that threatens to tear Tatendra asunder. Amidst the chaos, a mysterious shadow emerges, harboring its own inscrutable goals. As the twin moons loom ever closer to a catastrophic collision, an ancient terra cotta statue named Turnus is resurrected, becoming a formidable force on the battlefield--but is it a force for good or evil? The air is thick with the scent of magic and the clashing of gears as alliances are tested and shattered. The Dagger Before Me weaves a tapestry of intrigue, power struggles, and ancient prophecies. Celestyne, Devron, and their allies must unravel the mysteries of their world to confront the looming threat. Will Tatendra stand resilient against the impending catastrophe, or will the shadows that lurk beneath the twin moons plunge them into irreversible darkness? The stage is set for a breathtaking tale of magical battles, technological marvels, and the inexorable dance between celestial bodies. Read Book #1 in the Reign of Hex and Steel trilogy now!