{"product_id":"rise-of-the-dragon-lord-peter-wacht-9781950236718","title":"Rise of the Dragon Lord","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanquished but not destroyed, the Dread seeks revenge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly the Dragon Lord stands in his way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelindria Dengannon reigns over the remnants of the Splintered Empire, Mikel Stahlherz steadfastly by her side. Yet both understand that their newfound freedom and the world they strive to rebuild are far from secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe malevolent force they vanquished is not yet eradicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanished from the Tor, Malor Dragoran reveals his true nature: the Dread. This ancient, malevolent force has bided his time, gathering strength, sustained by his insatiable desire to conquer the Realms. And his chance is far from gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Kronin and his Titans slaves to his will, the Dread seeks to subjugate Cadmus and the Giants of the Rime. If he conquers the Frozen Waste, the other Realms will inevitably fall, drowning the world in a darkness from which there is no escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo counter this overwhelming threat, Mikel joins forces with the Giants of the Rime and their Deep-dwelling allies, the Piekkos. Victory is anything but certain, however.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo defeat the Dread and save the Frozen Waste from impending doom, Mikel must harness the power of the Blade of Light. But to do so, he must embrace a destiny he fears, for it carries a heavy burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe must become the Dragon Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA man of myth who can lead the dragons of the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA man who can use his power both to create ... and destroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a saga of epic proportions, the fate of the Northern Realms hinges on Mikel's ability to accept his destiny, master the Blade of Light, and assume the responsibilities of the Dragon Lord. If he fails, then his world and that of the people he cares about is doomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the thrilling conclusion to the epic sword and sorcery fantasy series, Legend of the Dragon Lord. Where following in the Arthurian tradition, a reluctant hero must rise, or the Realm will fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Wacht\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950236714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781950236718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kestrel Media Group LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.02d","brand":"Peter Wacht","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874602856703,"sku":"9781950236718","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rise-of-the-dragon-lord-peter-wacht-9781950236718","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}