Kelven's Riddle Series by Daniel Hylton

The Mountain at the Middle of the World is the first book of Kelven's Riddle, the story of a man born into abject slavery. After the taking of his younger sister for the evil purposes of the grim lord of the world, and the subsequent killing of his parents, Aram decides to attempt escaping his bonds for the dangerous wilderness of the western marsh... moreThe Mountain at the Middle of the World is the first book of Kelven's Riddle, the story of a man born into abject slavery. After the taking of his younger sister for the evil purposes of the grim lord of the world, and the subsequent killing of his parents, Aram decides to attempt escaping his bonds for the dangerous wilderness of the western marsh. Before he can put his plan into action, he is conscripted for duty in the east, at the ends of the known world, opening new lands at the edge of civilization. When an opportunity arises, he escapes into the mountainous wilds, desiring only to live as a free man if he can; instead he finds a destiny that he did not seek, and becomes something much more... less

The Walking Flame is the second installment in the Kelven's Riddle series, the epic tale of Aram, the only living descendant of Joktan, the ancient king that was killed by the hand of Manon, the grim lord of the world. Born into slavery, Aram escapes into the wilderness, seeking freedom, but finds much more, including a destiny that he did not seek... moreThe Walking Flame is the second installment in the Kelven's Riddle series, the epic tale of Aram, the only living descendant of Joktan, the ancient king that was killed by the hand of Manon, the grim lord of the world. Born into slavery, Aram escapes into the wilderness, seeking freedom, but finds much more, including a destiny that he did not seek. With the help of Florm, the lord of all horses, and Thaniel, Florm's mighty son, Aram travels into mysterious realms, seeking an ancient, powerful weapon of the gods to aid him in the struggle against Manon. less

In this, the third installment of the Kelven's Riddle saga, Aram has become Prince of the ancient land of Wallensia. Knowing that Manon, the grim lord of the world, will not abide his devastating defeat of the previous fall, Aram seeks to establish a defensible frontier along the borders of the free lands. Then he undertakes an arduous and dangerous journey into unknown country, seeking allies in the struggle for liberty, even as enemy armies gather.

The astonishing conclusion to the epic fantasy series.