Category: Fantasy Publisher: SynergEbooks
ISBN-10: 0744314410
Type: Fiction
Pages: 358
Copyright: Oct 2011
Second volume in the Terrath Trilogy. As the conflict between the Fellow Races escalates, sides must be taken as Fate and Destiny struggle for control of Terrath.
With Goblins staking their claim to Carallord, the Armies of Men rally to aid the beleaguered Dwarfs. But in these troubled times strength of arms won't be nearly enough to turn the tide of the Tri-Race War. Terrath clamors for a savior, only Garrich ends up lost behind enemy lines and shadowed by an unfriendly Elf.
Unaware of his ward's dire predicament Maldoch journeys deep into enemy country accompanied by his Troll bodyguard, continuing his roundup of champions. His actions draw the reluctant Gnomes into his expanding web aimed at restoring peace to the war-torn lands.
Setting his covetous sights on the lofty Northern Heights, Omelchor redoubles his efforts to conquer every scrap of the Highlands. If he succeeds not only does Garrich face capture but all of Terrath risks succumbing to the unstoppable Goblin horde.
Excerpt
Laughing mercilessly, Ahnorr sheathed his swords in the scabbards strapped to his back before brutally punching the unsuspecting Wolf pack leader square in the face. Conerth staggered from the blow, dropping his cask to the snowy ground. Holed by the jagged tip of a pointy rock left uncovered by the light snowfall, the punctured cask bounced and rolled away, leaking its boozy contents. A warning glance from the Grizzly chief persuaded those warriors accompanying Conerth to do nothing about the unprovoked assault. Wordlessly, they backed away.
"I told you not to get drunk, you mangy boozer," Ahnorr coldly berated him as Conerth straightened up.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he stayed submissively silent. Politically the weakest of the four principals, his clan needed the allegiance of Grihaloecke to keep at bay their mortal enemies, the Elks.
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