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Set within the expansive and perilous world of the Forgotten Realms, 'Promise of the Witch King' follows two masterful characters: the resourceful dark elf Jarlaxle and the feared assassin Artemis Entreri. Driven by ambition and a shared enemy, they navigate complex alliances and deadly conflicts as they confront the growing menace threatening their world. Their partnership, forged in intrigue and necessity, showcases the intricate dynamics of power, loyalty, and survival in a realm where good and evil constantly clash.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: R. A. Salvatore
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