Four against monsters and armies... The Ice Dagger, a mighty mountain on the border of two lands. Where miners unearth gemstones buzzing with magic forgotten even by the elves of the southern deserts. Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior, bastard son of a king. Even three of those gemstones radiate power beyond Cavan's dreams. His to command, if he can survive their secrets. But another covets those gemstones... And ancient...