First published 1985
Prince Morgon of Hed faces a world torn by conflict as he struggles to understand his true purpose. War and unrest plague the land while mysterious shape changers move through the shadows, their identities hidden from all. Morgon must learn the ancient art of harping the wind, a skill that holds the key to everything he seeks to understand. His relationship with Deth, the enigmatic harpist who serves the wizard Ohm, becomes central to unraveling the mysteries that surround him. As Morgon discovers the truth about the shape changers and their role in the chaos engulfing his world, he begins to see how his own fate connects to forces far greater than himself. The prince's journey toward mastering the wind's music becomes a path toward understanding not just his enemies, but his own place in the larger struggle that will determine the future of his realm.
Genres: literary-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Hed
272 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey