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Synopsis
Synopsis - Siguard grew up with his grandmother, bothered only by the trolls that seemed bent on destroying their settlement. Then she died, leaving him a mysterious box he couldn’t open and a confused warning against some dread warlord or wizard – he couldn’t be sure of which from her final ravings. Then the grim warlord Halldane came to abduct him by force into the Realm of the Altar. Now he was a virtual prisoner in the hill fort of Halldane, caught in a bitter war between light and dark elves. And he seemed trapped on the losing side. His only hope was to escape and somehow learn what powerful magic was contained in the box and which everyone seemed bent on stealing from him. Of course, there were a few walking dead, a cursed sword and a multitude of savage trolls to be faced. But the strange wizard Jotull was willing – oh, very willing – to help him.
Is The Wizard and the Warlord appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A classic sword and sorcery adventure with fantasy violence including walking dead and trolls, but no sexual content or strong language. The protagonist is captured and caught in a war between magical factions.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death of parent, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love classic fantasy quests with magic boxes, mysterious wizards, cursed swords, and battles between elves will enjoy Siguard's journey to escape captivity and unlock his destiny.