Storm Breaking
Mercedes LackeyDuke Tremane's allegiance to his emporer is stretched to breaking point.
When besieged citizens of Hardorn offer him the chance to sit on its
throne, he can see no point in refusing. The antiquated earth-taking
ceremony of knigship proves he has an unsuspected talent for earth
magic. It is a telent that will bind him to the future not only of
Hardorn, but to his former enemies in Valdemar. When the final storm
breaks, none but the most valiant will survive.