Warlord - THe Hythrun Chronicles, Bk 3 Author:Jennifer Fallon Marla Wolfblade is still reeling from the loss of her two closest confidants. Blaming their deaths on Alija Eaglespike, High Arrion of the Sorcerers' Collective, her plans for revenge are disrupted when she discovers she has an even more dangerous adversary --- a professional assassin. — On the border, Fardohnya has massed its troops for an inv... more »asion, and Marla's eldest son, Damin Wolfblade, heir to the throne of Hythria, finds his ability to fight back is thrwarted by tradition, politics, and the foolishness of the High Prince. Back in Krakandar, Mahkas Damaran awaits news of the battle and has sealed the city against Damin's return. With the city on the brink of starvation, it seems only theft on an unprecedented scale can free Krakandar from Mahkas's madness and tyranny ... and destroy Hythria's web of secrets and lies.« less