Michael J Sullivan - Age of Swords

Age of Swords is the second book in Michael J. Sullivan's The Legends of the First Empire series. Following the human (Rhune) rebellion started in the first book, the fragile alliance is threatened by internal feuds and the magical prowess of the elven (Fhrey) enemy. Leader Persephone embarks on a desperate quest to secure superior weaponry from the reclusive dwarven race. This requires her small, diverse band of adventurers—including the gifted young seer Suri and the Fhrey sorceress Arion—to venture into treacherous dwarven territory to confront an ancient threat. The novel expands on the world and characters introduced previously, focusing more on the supporting cast as they make discoveries and prepare for the coming war.