Record of Lodoss War

Parn rallies both familiar faces and newfound companions to defend his home from a brutal goblin raid. In the aftermath, he leaves the village with the priest Etoh, the elf Deedlit, the dwarf Ghim, and the mage Slayn, setting out across the island of Lodoss to uncover the source of a growing evil. Their travels bring them into conflict with unsettling demonic beings, and even land them in custody within a walled city—only to be released in time to witness a far greater threat descend.

They’re powerless to prevent Ashram, a formidable warrior acting under the rogue hero Beld, from taking the city and killing its respected captain. Humiliated by his own helplessness, Parn vows to one day surpass Ashram, but the looming struggle is larger than a single rivalry. With Karla the witch moving unseen amid Beld’s ambitions, Parn must seek further aid to avert a catastrophe that could engulf Lodoss and everything he cherishes.