Elaine Cunningham has been wandering with the dark elves of Faerûn for some time but likes to think it hasn't seriously affected her personality. She has also written popular Forgotten Realms series, including Songs & Swords and Counselors & Kings. She is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Star Wars novel Dark Journey. She lives in New England with her husband and sons. Learn more about her at www.elainecunningham.com.

Half-elf Arilyn Moonblade must come to terms with the truth of her magical sword-and the destiny that awaits her

Half-elven warrior Arilyn Moonblade's sword has long held fascination for entities throughout the realms. For Arilyn herself, this fascination is tinged with a deep fear of the elfshadow, the essence of her sword's magic. When she learns the terrible truth behind her inherited moonblade, she vows to find a way to escape her fate.
What begins as a means to an end becomes a deeply personal commitment as Arilyn seeks wisdom from the elves of Evermeet and becomes entangled in the battles of a band of forest elves. Determined to succeed in her quest-both to win the freedom of the forest elves and to meet her own true destiny-Arilyn will risk all she holds dear.