The Warlord's Domain

A wizard's quest has become the only path of honor left to Aldric Talvalin, an Alban high clan-lord betrayed into enemy hands by his own king. Now swearing loyalty only to himself, his lady Kyrin and his foster father Wizard Gemmel. Aldric has to venture into the heart of dark sorceries, the city of Drakkesborg, citadel of the evil warlord, in search of the talisman of power which can end Gemmel's long exile from his homeland. (adapted from the back cover of the first edition)