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When Tomanak the War God commands him, Bahzell Bahnakson, a proud Horse Stealer hradani, cannot refuse duty. Reluctantly becoming a champion, he joins the Empire of the Axe, where suspicion and fear linger. Facing a looming threat of a Dark God who could annihilate the hradani, Bahzell must travel 300 leagues across harsh winter terrain.
On the road, Bahzell learns that a champion of Tomanak acts decisively: "What needs doing" is his creed. He must rally allies and confront fear, proving that duty, faith, and courage can overthrow darkness that endangers his culture.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: David Weber
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