This epic fantasy saga follows the arduous journey of a character seeking their place in a world rife with intrigue and peril. Witness their coming-of-age and identity formation as they are drawn into power struggles and ancient conflicts. The series masterfully blends personal drama with grand fantasy elements, exploring themes of destiny, loyalty, and sacrifice. It is a compelling narrative about overcoming adversity and discovering truth in a complex realm.
When Prince Dutiful disappears, is it only because he is nervous about his betrothal ceremony, or has he been taken hostage by the Witted? As the situation worsens, Queen Kettricken summons Fitz to track the young prince down than another gifted with the Wit? This is the first in a new trilogy.
The second in the thrilling fantasy series returning readers to the Six Duchies and the magical world of the Farseers, from the author of the bestselling Assassin's Apprentice.
A small and sadly untried coterie - the old assassin Chade, the serving-boy Thick, Prince Dutiful, and his reluctant Skillmaster, Fitz - sail towards the distant island Aslevjal. There they must fufil the Narcheska's challenges: to lay the head of the dragon Icefyre, whom legends tell is buried there deep beneath the ice, upon her hearth. Only then can their marriage proceed, and put an end to war between the two kingdoms. -- back cover