The CryoShard: Volume 1: The Icebound Saga. The Chronicles of Thalorian (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781049217789)

The Cryoshard is an epic fantasy novel set in the world of Mythralon, divided into the western continent Eldoria and the eastern continent Umbraeth. The story follows Thalorian Windrider, a powerful wizard known to harness the wind and storms. Imprisoned in the frigid, brutal prison of FrostFang Hold-a desolate fortress surrounded by an icy sea and guarded by giant frost worms. Within the icy depths of FrostSpire, hidden beneath FrostFang Hold, lies the Cryoshard-a powerful jewel capable of controlling the terrifying frost worms. FrostFang Hold, known in the dark tongue as Tharvath nighr'khael ven'dar (Shattered Dreams on the Wind), is a nightmare of blood and ice from which few ever return.

FrostFang Arena, serves as brutal entertainment for Tarbarius and his allies. Alongside his sadistic enforcer Dark Lord Dracarius and the enigmatic sorceress Morrigan Nightseer, Tarbarius relishes in the cruelty inflicted upon those who oppose him. The arena pits prisoners against each other and against horrific beasts, their deaths a spectacle meant to solidify Tarbarius's iron-fisted rule.

Queen Ariana of Norstaria and her husband, King Araxis Stormblade, struggle to protect their kingdom from the looming threat of Nifelheim's dark forces. With their elite warriors, the Stormblade Sentinels, they prepare for war while trying to forge alliances that may turn the tide. Their greatest hope lies in forming a powerful pact with the fiery kingdom of Solaria, ruled by the cunning Queen Kalindra Fireborn. But diplomacy is fraught with peril, as trust is a rare commodity in a world overshadowed by darkness.

The Six-a sinister cabal of darklords whose powers are as varied as they are deadly.

These six darklords include:

• Dark Lord Malachar Frostbane, The Ice Tyrant, Conjurer of Storms
• Dark Lady Ebonara Darkflame, The Infernal Frost Mistress of Duality
• Dark Lady Seraph Duskrend, The Soul Weaver, Mistress of Shadows
• Dark Lady Vespera Nightshade, The Venom Queen, Mistress of Vines
• Dark Lord Fenris Direclaw, The Alpha Predator
• Dark Lord Zepharon Stormshade, The Tidal Wraith, Weaver of Shadows

As war looms and alliances are tested, Thalorian must not only escape his prison but also decide whether he will fight for vengeance or redemption. With the Cryoshard in his grasp, his choices may change the fate of Mythralon forever.