Rune Blade Series by Ann Marston, Annarita Guarnieri

Son of a Lost King The Skai and the Tyr were one people long ago. But that day is lost in the mists of time. And now the Skai have sent a warrior to find the Rune Blade that could slice through the darkness of blood and violence that had fallen across their land.A warrior as beautiful as she was fierce. She returned my Tyran glance with a Skai boldness all her own. "And when you find the lost prince that has the sword you seek," I asked, "Will you marry him?""I might," she said... moreSon of a Lost King The Skai and the Tyr were one people long ago. But that day is lost in the mists of time. And now the Skai have sent a warrior to find the Rune Blade that could slice through the darkness of blood and violence that had fallen across their land.A warrior as beautiful as she was fierce. She returned my Tyran glance with a Skai boldness all her own. "And when you find the lost prince that has the sword you seek," I asked, "Will you marry him?""I might," she said. "I might have to kill him."I looked down at the blade that lay as bright as a promise in my hand. And the adventure that was to transform my life began... less

The Rune Blade The wanderer Red Kian has ruled Skai as Regent, but now it is time for him to step down. War clouds are gathering. Maedun sorcerers have taken the continent, and Saesnesi raiders are pillaging the islands.But Kian has three sons. One is a prince of Skai blood, one is a wizard touched by Tyadda fire, and one is a dreamer who longs to unite the Celi against their enemies... moreThe Rune Blade The wanderer Red Kian has ruled Skai as Regent, but now it is time for him to step down. War clouds are gathering. Maedun sorcerers have taken the continent, and Saesnesi raiders are pillaging the islands.But Kian has three sons. One is a prince of Skai blood, one is a wizard touched by Tyadda fire, and one is a dreamer who longs to unite the Celi against their enemies. Which will inherit the rune blade known as Kingmaker? Which will have the power to confront the Black Riders who bring darkness like a cloak to cover the land?The answer will surprise you. Just as it surprises them. less

Brynda, granddaughter of Kian and companion of the King of Celi's son, continues the battle against the evil Maedun.

1. La spada delle rune (Romanzo, Kingmaker's Sword, 1996)2. Il re d'occidente (Romanzo, The Western King, 1996)3. La lama infranta (Romanzo, Broken Blade, 1997)In un affascinate e complesso mondo medievale in cui dominano magia, sortilegi, onore e amore, si dipana la vicenda di un popolo che vuole riscattare la loro propria libertà.Per molto tempo non aveva avuto neppure un nome. In fondo allora era solo un giovane schiavo come tanti altri... more1. La spada delle rune (Romanzo, Kingmaker's Sword, 1996)2. Il re d'occidente (Romanzo, The Western King, 1996)3. La lama infranta (Romanzo, Broken Blade, 1997)In un affascinate e complesso mondo medievale in cui dominano magia, sortilegi, onore e amore, si dipana la vicenda di un popolo che vuole riscattare la loro propria libertà.Per molto tempo non aveva avuto neppure un nome. In fondo allora era solo un giovane schiavo come tanti altri. Ma quando l'arrogante Drakon, aveva violentato e ucciso la ragazza di cui si era innamorato, si era scoperto la rabbia e la determinazione di un gatto selvatico ed era riuscito a scappare, dopo aver sfigurato Drakon.E da quel giorno un nome lo ebbe: Kian, il barbaro, figlio adottivo del guerriero Cullin, un nobile della razza dei Tyr.Ma che destino prefiguravano per lio i sogni ricorrenti di un cerchio di pietre magiche e di un druido silenzioso? Lo avrebbe scoperto incontrando Kerri, una giovane guerriera del popolo dei Celi, che viaggiava alla ricerca dell'erede al trono del suo paese. E sarebbe stata lei a svelargli che la sua spada era un'arma magica, una "Spada delle rune" e che ciò significava che era suo compito consegnarla al vero destinatario: proprio il principe che anche lei stava cercando! less