Elaine Cunningham has been wandering with the dark elves of Faerûn for some time but likes to think it hasn't seriously affected her personality. She has also written the popular Forgotten Realms series, including Songs & Swords and Counselors & Kings. She is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Star Wars novel Dark Journey. She lives in New England with her husband and sons. Learn more about her at www.elainecunningham.com.

As Liriel and Fyodor navigate the surface world to deliver a magical artifact, the drow elves beneath their feet plot revenge

Crossing the wide realms of Faerûn in search of adventure, the dark elf princess Liriel Baenre and her companion Fyodor find themselves in the barbarian's homeland of Rashemen. They come bearing the Windwalker amulet, though the gift of a magical artifact does not guarantee a warm welcome-especially when it's carried by a drow elf. In this land ruled by witches, Liriel must disguise herself lest she spark the people's hatred of dark elves.

Yet from the deep tunnels of the Underdark, eyes glittering with malice are watching her every move, preparing for vengeance. And chief among them is the dark goddess who Liriel still unwittingly serves.