Five knights tell stories of ancient lands, madness, and terrifying monsters-but no one can top Knight Elric's tale of the Land of Hershel, a monstrous swamp filled with horrifying creatures and an ever-present threat: stop moving and you drown. *Contains some swearing.*
A monster is carving a bloody swath through the southern territories of the Shuddering Empire, devouring the souls of men, women, and children. Hot on its heels is disgraced warrior monk and bodyguard Tanaren Izabran. Hunted by many and feared by all, Tanaren knows that sometimes it takes a monster to kill a monster...