The Days of Ash and Fury Series by Sean Hinn

An alternate cover edition can be found here.The racist, gluttonous king of Mor mismanages the kingdom of Men, destroying trade between neighboring peoples. An ambitious and amoral sorcerer plots to usurp the throne by enslaving a starving and overworked population with a powerful, addictive potion. The disparate nations of Elves and Dwarves brace to withstand an imminent threat to the very world of Tahr as fiery pits and strange omens begin to emerge throughout the lands... moreAn alternate cover edition can be found here.The racist, gluttonous king of Mor mismanages the kingdom of Men, destroying trade between neighboring peoples. An ambitious and amoral sorcerer plots to usurp the throne by enslaving a starving and overworked population with a powerful, addictive potion. The disparate nations of Elves and Dwarves brace to withstand an imminent threat to the very world of Tahr as fiery pits and strange omens begin to emerge throughout the lands. Rumors and visions of an ageless evil begin to haunt humanity as a once tranquil world faces chaos and cataclysm.Four extraordinary young men and women from the races and reaches of Tahr are drawn together by providence and divination, their roles to play in the looming horrors unclear. Lucan Thorne, a roguish young tavern hustler. Aria Evanti, the beautiful and demure Elven Princess of Thornwood. Prince J'arn Silverstone, stoic Firstson of the Dwarf King of Belgorne. Shyla Greykin, an insatiably curious and adorably irreverent Gnomish girl. These are but a few of the varied and layered characters you will discover as you wander the dark and enchanted land of "Tahr." less

When sorrow roots the bended knee and torn are hearts, and bleeding free, and Justice hath no word to say beware, for these shall warn The Day. In the kingdom of Mor, dark wizard Sartean D'Avers accelerates his scheme to usurp Halsen's throne as the world of Tahr continues to crumble. An intricate web of intrigues, betrayals, and counter-schemes is woven as new players emerge seeking justice, vengeance, and long-delayed redemption... moreWhen sorrow roots the bended knee and torn are hearts, and bleeding free, and Justice hath no word to say beware, for these shall warn The Day. In the kingdom of Mor, dark wizard Sartean D'Avers accelerates his scheme to usurp Halsen's throne as the world of Tahr continues to crumble. An intricate web of intrigues, betrayals, and counter-schemes is woven as new players emerge seeking justice, vengeance, and long-delayed redemption. As the political machinations in Mor reach a crescendo, the ash of Fang buries the lands of Greater Tahr in a grey blanket of death—and the kingdoms of Belgorne and Thornwood face a growing calamity they cannot even name to oppose. Confronted by the threat of nothing less than the utter annihilation of their homelands, the dwarves and elves prepare to make war against their perceived common enemy: G'naath. Yet, fragments of hope persist. Sir Barris, First Knight of Thornwood, discharges his Order's most solemn duty. Lucan, Aria, J'arn and Shyla begin to recognize the fragile threads of providence that have drawn them together. And despite his immeasurable power, the great and terrible Master of Kehrlia discovers that there is one who can oppose him—one who may perhaps even warrant his ruin. But when the wizened Cindra Sandshingle unravels a wicked gnomish conspiracy decades in the making, the evil she discovers may very well prove more than all the heroes, armies, and magics of Tahr can withstand. Lovingly polished by former Del Rey Editor-in-Chief Betsy Mitchell (editor of Terry Brooks’ Shannara series, Naomi Novik’s Temeraire books, and over 40 more bestselling fantasy and sci-fi legends), The Days of Ash and Fury saga continues in this gripping second installment, Tremors of Fury. Author's Note: This book is the second in a series; it is intended to be read after completing Volume One, Omens of Fury. less

Begin the sweeping, internationally bestselling tale readers are calling... "Uplifting four-color fantasy" ... "A MUST read for all fantasy lovers!"..."Impossible to put down!"... "Heartwarming and heartbreaking" ... "Fantastic in every way!" ... "Vibrant, exciting, memorable, and unpredictable!"Magic is everywhere.Its presence saturates the idyllic forests of Thornwood, where the elves' innate power allows them to commune with the land... moreBegin the sweeping, internationally bestselling tale readers are calling... "Uplifting four-color fantasy" ... "A MUST read for all fantasy lovers!"..."Impossible to put down!"... "Heartwarming and heartbreaking" ... "Fantastic in every way!" ... "Vibrant, exciting, memorable, and unpredictable!"Magic is everywhere.Its presence saturates the idyllic forests of Thornwood, where the elves' innate power allows them to commune with the land. It flows south, to the Grove, where enchanted waters bubble forth to provide healing and succor to those in need. To the east, ancient fragments still persist in the dark, deep gnomish tunnels of G'naath. In the very throat of the Maw, the dwarven halls of Belgorne grow more magnificent with every passing generation, for the blood of Silverstone kings lives on. The great Tower of Kehrlia stands as a beacon in the kingdom of Mor, tempting prospective Incantors into years of grueling trials under its ambitious master, Sartean D'Avers.The ordinary magics of Tahr, however, cannot stand against what is to come.At the muzzle of the Maw, the mighty volcano Fang stirs, smoke and ash belching from its mouth for the first time in millennia. Random fires ignite across Tahr with no apparent cause. Beneath it all, darker powers roil and rage as those long-forgotten plot their violent exodus from the eternal prison of Fury. As the very land of Tahr begins to quake and crumble, the Master of Kehrlia makes his play at the throne, putting into motion a scheme that would enslave humanity.Witness the fall of kingdoms through the eyes of Tahr's would-be heroes: Lucan Thorne: a roguish young tavern hustler. Aria Evanti: a demure elven princess. Firstson J'arn Silverstone: stoic heir to the dwarven Sovereign. Shyla Greykin: the wide-eyed, irreverent gnome girl who dared venture Outside.Drawn together by forces unseen, these extraordinary individuals find themselves swept into an epic quest that will ask a question old as time: how far into the abyss can one venture before redemption is forever out of reach?So begin The Days of Ash and Fury. less