Soul Forge

Book excerpt: Young Enchantress Thereese lays stricken and silent, her vital essence sapped by the Shard Staff, edging ever closer toward death. Supreme Enchantress Thulease refuses to allow her daughter to fade beyond recovery. To that end, Enchantress Thulease recruits Mercenary Flank Hawk to accompany her as she seeks the legendary Sleeping Sage, and confronts the secretive Svartálfar, known only for their magical prowess and for their menacing cruelty. But first, the mercenary and enchantress, and their stalwart company, must survive brutal beasts and ruthless nomads roaming the Southern Continent’s harsh desert. Then, the untamed wilds of the Northern Mountains must be traversed in a final bid to reach their ultimate goal—the Soul Forge. Even if Flank Hawk and Thulease reach the mythical forge in time, can its magic revive the ailing young enchantress, the one whose life is somehow tied to the Kingdom of Keesee’s ultimate fate? Praise for Terry W. Ervin II and Soul Forge “Soul Forge is an exhilarating journey. It's full of suspense, magic, and heart. Even if you haven't read the other novels in this series, the unique setting and characters will draw you in.” - Antonio del Drago, author of The Mythic Guide to Characters “Reading Soul Forge, I have discovered the new Michael Moorcock, Terry W. Ervin II. Fantastic work. Thoroughly enjoyable. Seriously recommended.” - C. Dean Andersson, author of the Bloodsong Saga