First published 1991
Seeress Polgara foresees a darkness creeping over the kingdom of Riva. Wielding ancient sorcery, she must gather a band of unlikely heroes to confront a malevolent force seeking to enslave the land. As the threat draws near, Polgara must confront her own troubled past and learn to trust in the strength of her companions. In a climactic clash of magic and might, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, unlikely-heroes
Setting: Riva
Hardcover · BANTAM PRESS