Synopsis: From the back cover of the first DAW paperback printing: "The balance between Law and Chaos has long been maintained by the rulers of Bearn but the death of the current king has enabled the elves to magically substitute one of their own on the throne. And under the leadership of Dh'arlo'me, the dark elves are preparing to claim their long-sought vengeance on humankind. But then the small party which set out to find and bring back the last possible heir to the throne returns to Bearn, Dh'arlo'me realizes that even magic and murder combined will not be enough to return the balance. Now his solution must hinge on Bearn's burden and treasure, the Staffs of Law and Chaos. Within these plain pieces of wood dwell the essences of Law and Chaos, each eternally seeking its Champion to destroy the other. Lured into one Staff's power, Dh'arlo'me seeks to seduce the mortals into championing the other. And with all the worlds teetering on the brink of doom, it falls to Colbey Calistinsson, son of the god Thor and the greatest of Renshai warriors - to select that Champion. If he chooses wrongly, all life will come to an end. Yet even success will come at a hight price. For the only way to insure that this danger can never arise again, is for both Champions and Staffs to be totally annihilated..."