The Shield War Books in Order

Lika Stormstrider, the last Corsair, fights to free people from the Seven Temples and rescues a widow and her sons. Meanwhile, Nikomedes attempts to aid his master’s secret work, risking the wrath of a powerful wizard.

Ridmark Arban leads an army onto Kordain to defeat the Exarch of the Seven Temples. An ancient dark elven lord also seeks control of the island, turning the campaign into a struggle with consequences extending beyond Andomhaim.

Ridmark Arban seeks a route through the Deeps to reach Kordain and confront the Exarch. The caverns conceal more than ordinary dangers, however, and a power greater than his enemy’s threatens to awaken beneath the earth.

Ridmark Arban prepares to defend Andomhaim against the Exarch of the Seven Temples after the Heptarchy’s failed invasion. Behind the coming war, Kordain’s true master manipulates both sides, pursuing ambitions that threaten everyone caught in the conflict.

Gareth Arban begins serving as a Knight of the Soulblade and Lieutenant Constable of Tarlion. A dispute between two proud knights tests his new authority, especially when their enemies see an opportunity to turn the quarrel against them.

Tazalaxiar, a mighty urdmordar, rules through terror and consumes the lesser peoples under her power. When a new darkness emerges, even this spider-devil must face the possibility that another force can threaten her long-established supremacy.

Former assassin Selene has escaped enslavement and joined the Brotherhood of Ravens to protect Andomhaim. A Spider Cult assassination scheme challenges her new purpose, forcing her to outwit enemies whose plans could cost innocent people their lives.

Ridmark Arban fights to defeat the Exarch and liberate Kordain, securing Andomhaim against further attack. His opponent refuses to accept defeat, wielding destructive dark magic whose price threatens to turn the war into a catastrophe for the world.

Ridmark Arban continues his campaign against the Exarch of Kordain, unaware that his enemy has prepared a deadly trap for Andomhaim’s army. Meanwhile, the island’s hidden master gathers strength, making apparent military progress increasingly difficult to trust.

Ridmark Arban leads his army toward Teramis, Kordain’s capital, as the island’s ancient master prepares to reveal himself. A thousand years of patient scheming have brought the enemy close to victory, leaving Ridmark’s sword as the world’s final defense.

Newly appointed Knight of the Soulblade Gareth Arban must lead proud human lords and Anathgrimm orcs into battle. Their mutual distrust threatens the mission, forcing him to forge cooperation before spider priestesses exploit the divisions among his soldiers.