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Name: The Orc King
Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)
Author: R. A. Salvatore

Set in the rich tapestry of the Forgotten Realms, "The Orc King" follows the uneasy peace between the dwarves of Mithral Hall and the orcs of the Kingdom of Many Arrows. When orc tribes, led by the ambitious Obould, erupt into internecine conflict, the delicate balance is threatened. Bruenor, once scarred by previous battles, must rise to leadership and navigate the escalating tensions. The novel explores themes of loyalty, war, and the cost of peace within a fantasy setting rooted in Dungeons & Dragons lore.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy

Authors: R. A. Salvatore

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