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In Elvenblood, the powerful magic of the Elvenlord masters has ruled the world for centuries, crushing those who stand against them. Shana, the legendary Elvenbane prophesied to deliver the oppressed into freedom, and her diverse band of half-blood wizards, escaped human slaves, and free‑thinking dragons have won only a token victory against these mighty lords.
The story turns toward the Iron People, a band of human nomads who have survived under the tyrannical rule of the wizards. As the winds of change sweep the world, tensions in Elven society threaten to break into open revolt. Shana’s encounter with this ancient tribe raises the possibility that an age‑old secret could free her and her people—or that its discovery could bring their doom.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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