A Yoke of Magic — Robert E. Vardeman

Swirling through the realm are winds of rebellion fed by greed, lust for power and the need to possess the magical sword of Raemllyn's first king, Kwerin Bloodhawk. In the wrong hands magic will rule-and ruin.Freebooters Davin Anane and Goran One-Eye face demons unleashed as they struggle to save the lovely Lijena from her horrendous destiny-and to deliver a kingdom to its rightful ruler.A Yoke of Magic is a gripping tale of bravery and betrayal, friendship and demonic hatred set in an unforgettable fantasy world.