A weak-willed apprentice mage sets in motion events leading to the rediscovery of the magical device, the crystal shard. But is it merely an inanimate device… or is it capable of directing the defeat of Ten-Towns?
Or have the barbarians already arrange that for themselves? Their brutal attack on the villages of Ten-Towns seals their fate, and that of young barbarian Wulfgar, who is left for dead. He is rescued by dwarf, Bruenor, in exchange for five years of service… and friendship. With the help of Drizzt, the dwarf reshapes the barbarian into a warrior with both brawn and brains.
But is Wulfgar strong enough to reunite the barbarian tribes?
