Crown & Creed

The prince-heirs life hangs by a thread and the last person to see him conscious was the kings bastard Shianan Becknam. As rumor grows of Commander Becknams possible fratricide Shianan pushes away Black Mage Ariana Hazelrig lest her rise be destroyed by connection to him.Ariana has returned from her abduction to the Ryuven world bringing an herb which could fight the plague reported through the countryside. Her efforts have resulted in unprecedented negotiations toward peace. But if the prince-heir dies the tentative truce will fall into blood feud and Arianas new renown cannot help her to save Shianan.Luca enslaved once more is summoned before the queen to answer for Shianans crimes. Abandoned by his family his hope of salvation dims with each passing day. Tamaryl again styled a traitor is bound in a magic-sapping prison. He has given everything toward ending this war-and he will soon learn what price he must pay for it.The epic fantasy continues in the beloved Shard of Elan series! Great for readers of Patrick Rothfuss Brandon Sanderson or Brent Weeks.