Publisher's Synopsis
The words of an ancient prophecy foretell the coming of the one who will open the path to a new era for the world of Shandahar. But she isn't meant to do it alone. The sworn Protector and twelve more are destined to stand by her side... An evil darkness looms over Shandahar in the guise of the undead warrior, Thane. While he and his band of ghastly azmathous lay a swath of destruction across the continent of Ansalar, the young sorceress, Adrianna, has finally found her sister. With the help of their dedicated warrior comrades, they must find a way to defeat him. But the companions have realized Thane isn't the biggest shadow that threatens Shandahar. It is his creator, the powerful necromancer, Lord Aasarak. Residing deep underground, his legions of warriors fallen in past battles await the day they are free to wreak havoc over the world. Adrianna finds herself faced with a difficult decision. Either she can stay and help her friends find the means to destroy Aasarak, or she can leave and immerse herself in rigorous arcane instruction...training that may ultimately prove to be pivotal in their inevitable battle against him. Either way, the road is a difficult one. It will take more than just strength, knowledge, perseverance, and courage to be victorious. "We all must put our faith in something that is worth fighting for...worth believing in...worth trusting someone to make the right decisions."
