Tower of Goblins. Book 1

In the kingdom of Xilar, one of the twelve city-states of Novaria, there is a peculiar custom. The residents elect a king for five years, and then they behead him and throw his head into the crowd. Whoever catches the unfortunate gift becomes the next ruler. Thus, Jorian of Kortoli rises to power - a powerful and intelligent man with a weakness for women and a thirst for adventure. During his reign, Jorian made the kingdom strong and influential. But the time is coming to an end, and the brave Novarian faces the fate of his predecessors. However, death is not in his plans.