Sword and Scion

How lost one feels when his own character remains a mystery to him. "The hatred he bore in his soul set everything before its scrutiny, causing him to see only through the eyes of his anger." For years, Eyoés has been lied to, told his father was a mere scribe. When a mysterious journal challenges the past he thought to be true, his future comes into question. Vowing to follow in the footsteps of his heroic father, Eyoés begins training - but finds himself the only survivor of a surprise attack. Consumed by his oath to avenge, he heedlessly sets off on a quest to discover the identity of an ancient menace in the depths of darkness. As Eyoés flounders for his purpose, and falls further into the pit of hatred, he begins to discover his identity in unforseen places. Will Eyoés continue to lose his bearings, or emerge the victor?

WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU PAY TO KNOW YOUR ENEMIES? "A storm is coming, and it will not be long before it claims you also." "There had been a time when the sword had seemed the best way to confront an enemy. Now, even his father's blade could do little." Four years have passed since the fall of Skreon, the Murderer. Now with Gwyndel nearing the end of her Stewardship and the rebuilding of Castle Asdale, Eyoés comes closer to establishing the peace and prosperity of the home he loves. When an urgent letter beckons them to Rehillon, however, Eyoés and Gwyndel find themselves pulled into a treacherous fight with no clear sides. The identity of their enemy repeatedly eludes them, and lethal blows continue to wreak disaster. Allying with friends old and new, they embark on a new type of quest-where the enemy may be in their very midst. Can discernment prevail? Or will deception be their downfall?

WHERE FEAR WALKS, WAR FOLLOWS IN ITS SHADOW. "Change is difficult for one to attain when the mind is addled with the despairing words of liars." "All people are free to choose their master-whether it be the truth or a ruse." Castle Asdale has risen to glory from its former ashes. Under the leadership of Eyoés Kingson, Taekohar enjoys a stable peace and prosperity. With the threat of illness spreading across Alithell, Eyoés and Gwyndel travel to secure relief for Taekohar's people. Instead, they are trapped in a land, where the hearts of men are frozen. Violence rules the snowy wastelands of Norgalok with an iron fist, and fear sows turmoil and mistrust. With the aid of a noble few, Eyoés and Gwyndel fight back a sinister evil that threatens to exploit the people's terror. War lies on the horizon-and in Norgalok, fear is no discerner of persons.