Two novels and a collection of stories from the series "Empire of Horror." In the endless desert that has been within the former borders of the powerful empire of Ilkazar for four centuries, a young fanatical heretic undertakes a mission as glorious as it is dangerous - to return order, justice and prosperity to the kingdom Hammad al-Naqir. El Murid, nicknamed the Disciple, is the very savior who is destined to rebuild the great state on the blood of enemies. But there are other contenders for the crown, no less worthy... With his family and army, El Murid approaches the Holy Temples to finally capture them and baptize his already grown, but still nameless daughter. Victory is achieved, but in the battle, Meryem, his wife, is mortally wounded. And this is just the beginning of a series of tragic events in the fate of the Apprentice.