Sword of Stone

THE LUST FOR POWER Every fifty years, the male heir to the Vamori chieftain must embark on a quest to "feed" its sacred artifact: a legendary and sentient Sword of Stone. However, when there are no male heirs, Leanah-daughter of the chieftain-takes the sword herself to do what no other dares to do: kill the Shadowed Wing and feed her village's protector. Leanah is joined by a fire mage who speaks to squirrels and a Shaper who is gifted with an artistic ability to interpret events yet to come, and what he sees will bring about the end of her village and the world itself. Sword of Stone is book one of the Shattering Series, a twist on the sword-and-sorcery fantasies you think you know.