Joined now by a fourth companion, the lads continue thier quest for the lost segments of the key. Riyan and Chad join the Warriors Guild, while Kevik works to leave the appelation of 'Apprentice Magic User' behind. Riyan discovers a clue in the Guild's archives revealing a possible clue where the next segment may lay. But before they can leave, he and Chad must attain the rank of Armsmem, and Kevik has to prove himself in the Tower of the Magi.
All this is hamprered by Durik, a ruthless Hunter of the Horde, who will stop at nothing to learn what the companions may know.
Riyan, Chad, and Bart continued their quest with the aid of their newfound companion, Kevik. Recently bereft of his master, Kevik struggled on his own to learn his craft and to put the appellation of ‘Apprentice’ behind him. Though lacking in confidence, his ability to creatively utilize what few spells he has mastered has came in handy time and again. What they had feared most has come to pass. Word that they may have found the King’s Horde had begun to spread. Now, it has reached the ears of one who will stop at nothing to discover what they know. The second installment of The Broken Key continues to follow the four friends in their search for the final two segments of the Key that will unlock the fabled King’s Horde. Through the words of an aged tome hidden in a long forgotten room, and the recollections of a madman, they set out for where they believe another of the segments lies hidden.
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The Quest Continues-Yellow30 Sci/Fi
The Death Mark! Not a good tag for a thief, even one of the best. For Bartholomew Agreani it meant that the price on his head was worth more than a lot of booty other thieves could pilfer. So, Bart’s life had a bleak future - death, unless he could buy back the mark. Fate would place him in a strategic spot to ensure he could do just that. Having befriended Riyan Borenson and Chad Kelon of the small village of Quillim the trio stumble upon the fabled King’s Horde. Now with money in hand, Bart is able to buy back the death mark. Meanwhile his other companions, Riyan and Chad enlist in the Warriors Guild, while their other friend, Kevik, tries to improve his craft as a magic user. One does not come into a lot of money without word eventually leaking out and finding it’s way to other sinister ears. For you see, the King’s Horde is famous and a number of villainous folk have been searching for years to find it. Some will stop at nothing to get the riches buried with the fabled King.
Riyan is no longer the timid shepherd boy from Quillim or Chad the clumsy miller’s son. The Warriors Guild has molded them into strong, determined young men. While Kevik is learning, through trial and error, how to become a successful magic user, he too is growing in confidence and ability. All these new skills will be put to the test as Bart finds himself the focal point of the Hunter of the Horde, a ruthless villain who has ways to make men talk. Riyan and his friends must use every skill they’ve learned to rescue their friend from this deadly hunter.
This second book in The Broken Key trilogy continues to weave a spellbinding story that carries our four fellow adventurers on their quest to find the final two segments of the Key that will unlock the fabled King’s Horde. Intrigue, adventure, terror and excitement carry the reader page after page. For the fantasy addict this will add to your addiction. Read with care, but enjoy the trip, for this is an exciting one.–Mark Randell, Y-30 Staff
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