"The Well of the Unicorn is one of the finest novels in the field of heroic fantasy. It is a rousing tale of swordplay and sorcery, an appealing love story and a shrewd and subtle commentary on problems of politics, morals, and philosophy."
- L. SPRAGUE DE CAMP
RAPINE AND SORCERY
Robbed of lands and heritage by the rapacious Vulkings, young Airar Alvarson has only his limited gift for sorcery to aid him against the world of savage intrigues. The he met the mysterious sorcerer Meliboë and was given a strang iron ring - a ring that led him into a futile conspiracy and soon left him dleeing for his life.
Driven by enchantments and destiny, he found himself leading a band of warriors against the mighty empire of the Vulkings. With him was Evadne, the woman maid who mocked him while she sought to serve by fair means or foul. And then he met Argyra, the Imperial Princess who preached the peace of he Well but brought him only turmoil and strife.