Tavalor just wants to be left alone to enjoy his books and coffee. The ancient dragon in human form prefers the simple pleasures of Vallenport—his morning brew at the Gilded Hearth, his manor, and peaceful anonymity. But when a mysterious dungeon appears beneath the city, Tavalor reluctantly finds himself drawn into a world of scheming nobles, interdimensional watchers, and power-hungry rivals. His attempt to maintain a low profile crumbles after he obliterates the rival city of Miragos with a single breath. Now recognized as "Lord Shadow," Tavalor navigates a precarious balance between his desire for solitude and his growing attachments to Emberfist and Luneth, companions whose own stories are more complicated than they appear. Meanwhile, an ancient threat emerges as the insectoid Chitari return to wreak havoc across the continent. In a world where power determines everything, what happens when the most powerful being simply wants to be left alone with a good book? Volume 2: Vallen’s Dungeon is a witty subversion of fantasy tropes where the overpowered main character would rather watch the hero's journey than lead it.