The conclusion to the bestselling Heroes of Phlan series: The son of Shal and Tarl sets off on a quest for the missing Warhammer of Tyr

The holy hammer of the Church of Tyr was captured by the evil god Bane and his dark minion, Hammerwarder, two decades ago. When Bane was destroyed, the relic vanished. The legacy of recovering the lost item was granted to a young paladin just before his birth: Kern Desanea, the son of Phlan's two great heroes and spellcasters, Shal and Tarl.

Now, the young warrior must fulfill his destiny, find the Warhammer, and return it to the forces of good in the land of the Moonsea. Danger, deception, and loyal friends will accompany him on his fateful journey-a journey that will lead him to the ultimate pool.

James M. Ward is an award-winning game designer and fantasy author. He designed the first science fiction role-playing game, Metamorphosis Alpha, in 1976, as well as numerous popular Dungeons & Dragons games throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. His novel Pool of Radiance is based on the Origins Award-winning game of the same name, the very first adaptation of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons for computers.