Lands of the Firstborn Books in Order
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Lands of the Firstborn books in publication order
3 books
The Sword Defiant
by Gareth Ryder Hanrahan
2023
Twenty years after defeating the Dark Lord, weary hero Aelfric carries a cursed sword and an uncertain legacy. A new threat demands that he reunite his former companions, some now powerful leaders or monsters, before darkness overwhelms their world.
The Sword Unbound
by Gareth Ryder Hanrahan
2024
Aelfric and the remaining members of the Nine struggle against the immortal elf king whose influence shaped their earlier victories. Hunted and divided, they face a rebellion entangled with gods, old loyalties, and the troubling power of Spellbreaker.
The Sword Triumphant
by Gareth Ryder Hanrahan
2025
Decades after leaving his sword and heroic title behind, Aelfric receives a cryptic summons from an old companion. Returning to unfinished dangers means facing one final quest and deciding whether his broken weapon can be reforged at an acceptable cost.
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