Fan CastingThe Dagger and the Coin (series)

Sir Geder Palliako is a mocked and unpopular minor knight in the Imperial Antean Army during the capture of the Free City of Vanai who becomes an accidental hero, leading him to the discovery of the Cult of the Spider Goddess and the priest, Basrahip. Cithrin bel Sarcour is the ward of the Medean Bank in Vanai who flees the invaded city entrusted with the bank's assets into the city of Carse. She falls in with a band of unlikely allies. Sir Dawson Kalliam is a noble member of the Antean Court and childhood friend of King Simeon who ends up knee-deep in court intrigue, along with his wife, Clara Annalise Kalliam. Captain Marcus Wester is a former war hero now a mercenary looking for other work for pay, but discovers a higher purpose. Master Kit is the master of a troop of actors performing in Vanai before the Antean Army appears. Kit and his troop join the caravan with Marcus Wester that leaves town prior to the siege.