Sword in the Storm (The Rigante #1)
Author: David Gemmell
Desc: Fierce and proud the Rigante dwell deep in the green mountain lands worshiping the gods of air and water and the spirits of the earth. Among them lives a warrior who bears the mark of fate. Born of the storm that slew his father he is Connavar and tales of his courage spread like wildfire. The Seidh--a magical race as old as time--take note of the young warrior and cast a malignant shadow across his life. For soon a merciless army will cross the water destroying forever the timeless rhythms of life among the Rigante. Swearing to protect his people Connavar embarks on a quest that will take him into the heart of the enemy. Along the way he receives a gift: a sword as powerful and deadly as the Seidh who forged it. Thus he receives a name that will strike fear into the hearts of friend and foe alike--a name proclaiming a glorious and bitter destiny . . . Demonblade.