Dawnbringer (novel)

Dawnbringer is a novel by Samantha Henderson which was published on May 3, 2011.

"Two Households Both Alike in Dignity

Two devas, angels given mortal flesh, are sent to guard two star-crossed lovers, born scions of rival merchant houses. The devas have worked together through countless cycles of reincarnation, guarding each other's backs as they pursue justice.

Break from Ancient Grudge into New Mutiny

At first, it looks as though love will conquer all, and the rift between the rival houses will finally be mended. But there are those who hate the word peace with a passion so great that it poisons everything they touch, turning house against house, mother against child, and deva against deva.

Leaving Even Angels' Hands Unclean"

Behind the scenes
The novel has the distinction of being set farthest in the "future" of the Forgotten Realms, with much of the action taking place in 1600 DR, the Year of Unseen Enemies. This 121 years after the "current" year of the 4th edition, 1479 DR, the Year of the Ageless One.