D'Jacques Dynasty

As the youngest Battle Prince, Lucien D'Jacques is discouraged because the affinities with weapons that his siblings have shown aren't showing up in him. Being half-Mutah, that little something extra should be a given, but he's no better than the average Normal soldier. Meanwhile, the Damaged are back and slowly taking over. After receiving word that neighboring compounds are suffering, Lucien is tapped by his parents, Yulen and Atty, the Battle Lord and Lady of Alta Novis, to accompany them on a rescue mission to Green River. Now would be a great time for those specialties to shine, especially after he encounters another half-Mutah warrior huntress named Johna, whose eyes can look deep into his soul. When fighting an invisible enemy, it's almost impossible to tell who is friend or foe. But if left unchecked, that enemy could wipe out all Mutah. It's up to the D'Jacques, with the help of their army and newfound allies, to defeat the Bloods and stop the spread of the maddening disease before it's too late.

Stories of the Battle Lord and Lady of Alta Noviss exploits have reached far and wide. Some sound almost unbelievable. Thats why Brass Cullum, along with his sons Dyer and Rayburn, have made the long trek to the DJacques compound to seek the help of the notorious battle lord in training an army of his own, to enable them to protect themselves from the increasing tribal attacks on his own compound. However, not everyone is quick to trust the newcomers, and with good reason. They dont know the Cullums have another plan, and it all hinges on luring the battle lord and lady away from the compound. With the DJacques gone and disposed of, theyre certain the compound will collapse on itself, making Cullums job easier. Agreeing to accompany the Cullums back to their compound, the DJacques assemble their own small army and head out, along with their only daughter, Mistelle, and their oldest son, Mattox, leaving their youngest son to run Alta Novis in their absence. Cullums youngest son, Rayburn, has captured Mistelles attention, and he has plans to work his magic to win her over. Mattox and her best friend, Nevo, only hope she opens her eyes to see his true colors before its too late. Kidnapping. Pain. Humiliation. Degradation. Mistelle wont be beaten. Shes a DJacques, and she will live up to her name. But defeating the darkness in herself could prove to be more difficult.