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Paired by her father's vow and personal longing, Raederle dons the mantle of potential hero despite her modest magical talent. Her father, Morgon the Riddle-Master of Hed, vanished while searching for the High One at Erlenstar Mountain, and rumors have since declared him dead. Determined to uncover the truth, Raederle ventures across strange lands, confronting danger with growing power. Accompanied by Deth, the High One's gifted Harper, she discovers answers at Erlenstar that shatter her expectations. Yet their escape is pursued by an ominous figure bearing Morgon's own name, intent on a grim destiny for them. Raederle's only hope lies in invoking the Hosts of the Dead, led by a king whose skull she carries. The story continues the fantastical adventure initiated in the Riddle-Master trilogy, blending quest, magic, and destiny in a richly imagined world.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Patricia A. McKillip
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