Bearer of the Shield — Christopher D. Schmitz

Klagend, son of the legendary dwarf and shield champion Irenicus, has no intention of following his father's footsteps. As a general of Gundakhor, Irenicus' ended up gunned down by the lava elves of the Obsidian Grotto. Klagend would not make that same mistake. When he has his father's shield repaired as an heirloom piece to honor the dwarf's memory he discovers it has a new and strong enchantment. Though he has no intention of heroing, he stumbles onto a plot by corrupt dwarves… many vagha have vanished in recent days. When Klagend discovers the true motives of these wicked dwarves, he has no alternative but to foil their plans—inaction might keep him safe… but refusing to take up his father's mantle will doom his friends to die in the secret fighting pits.This exciting, new 12-story event in the Esfah Sagas begins the Godmaker story arc and is also known as Time of the Champions. Start this epic journey today!