Before the Prince of Alcea can secure the Dwarven Ruby for the Sword of Heavens, he must first find an ancient magical shield created by dwarven magicians eons ago. The shield was carried into battle against the goblins, but the dwarves that carried it have never been heard from again. Meanwhile, the mysteriously senile Mage entices some of the Children of the Ancient Prophecy to join him in what may be a suicide attack of the Imperial Palace of Emperor Hanchi. The Contest of Power reaches a critical stage in Tagaret, and gypsy rebels must determine what the Ancient Prophecy means to them. Discover a world of might, magic, and intrigue as the search for the fourth gem of the Sword of Heavens brings danger to a new level.

When the lift had been raised five floors, it halted. Alex gazed out at another open battlement. The catapults on this level were larger, and Alex began to see the beauty of the design of the Castle of Man. The third set of five floors confirmed his suspicions as he gazed out at even larger machines on the battlement. The higher they rose, the greater distance the siege machines could reach. On the twentieth floor, Alex saw his first trebuchet.

“Come with me, Tork,” commanded the lieutenant as he stepped off the lift. “Keep the others here.”

Alex walked alongside the lieutenant to the
battlement. He gazed left and right as they left the corridor and
saw rows of the trebuchets. The officer walked right up to a crenel
and signaled for Alex to join him.

“Tell me what you see,” ordered the officer.

Alex walked up to the crenel and gazed at the pass spread out before him. Hundreds of campfires dotted the pass, their smoke rising to join with the Darkness overhead. The distance was still great, but Alex could pick out the distinctive shapes of the goblins and herds of yaki. He was about to speak when he noticed something else. He squinted into the haze and slowly nodded.

“Those are ogres,” Alex reported.
“They are slow creatures, but they have incredible strength. Their intelligence is less than that of a goblin. If told to storm this castle and tear apart the foundation blocks, they will obey. They could represent a considerable problem for you.”

 

Before the Prince of Alcea can secure the Dwarven Ruby for the Sword of Heavens, he must first find an ancient magical shield created by dwarven magicians eons ago. The shield was carried into battle against the goblins, but the dwarves that carried it have never been heard from again. Meanwhile, the mysteriously senile Mage entices some of the Children of the Ancient Prophecy to join him in what may be a suicide attack of the Imperial Palace of Emperor Hanchi. The Contest of Power reaches a critical stage in Tagaret, and gypsy rebels must determine what the Ancient Prophecy means to them. Discover a world of might, magic, and intrigue as the search for the fourth gem of the Sword of Heavens brings danger to a new level.

Table of Contents Map of Edona Sword of Heavens Recap Chapter 1 - Visions of Rubies Chapter 2 - Awakening the Mage Chapter 3 - In Memory of Wolinda Chapter 4 - Imperial Palace Chapter 5 - Unexpected Company Chapter 6 - Origin of Tanya Chapter 7 - Corporal Sydar Chapter 8 - Insanity Chapter 9 - Gypsies Chapter 10 - Elven Ruins Chapter 11 - Lost Lanto Chapter 12 - Wendalweed Chapter 13 - Gypsy Champion Chapter 14 - Land of Bastas Chapter 15 - Gathering Energies Chapter 16 - Memories of Yesteryear Chapter 17 - Over the Edge Chapter 18 - Royal Entrance Chapter 19 - Claiming the Spoils Chapter 20 - Thieves' Highway Chapter 21 - Tale of Tears Chapter 22 - Shifting Sands Chapter 23 - Stacking the Deck Chapter 24 - Mission of Mercy Chapter 25 - Gypsy Brother Chapter 26 - Banner of Alcea Chapter 27 - Castle of Man Chapter 28 - Island of Ignorance Chapter 29 - River of Fire Chapter 30 - For the Prince Chapter 31 - Buying Time Chapter 32 - Dwarven Ruby Other titles by Richard S. Tuttle

"Enjoyed the read highly recommended 5 stars."

Once again Writer Tuttle’s fertile imagination holds him in good stead. Dwarven Ruby is filled with all the calenture, fervor of setting and page turning fast paced drama found in the previous offerings crafted by this talented author. Dwarven Ruby brings the reader further into a land where disingenuousness, hegemony and magic rule. We are treated to an enduring saga peopled with characters who continue to advance, evolve and improve in detail with each new offering. Champions have become even more dauntless. Miscreants are more villainous. The young and intrepid have aged, perhaps mellowed a bit but have not lost the gallant verve of spirit.

This well written work showcases Tuttle’s fiery passion for the genre. Puissant motivations, propensity for ingeniously interwoven story line, suspenseful lavishly drawn settings are all part and parcel of what we have come to expect from this clever writer. The reader is drawn straight into the ongoing tale from the opening paragraph of this installment and is carried along on an exciting scramble past those who are determined to stop the Prince of Alcea any cost. Interest is sustained right down to the last line when we find Master Khatama has once again sustained a collapse.

 

Making the transition from President of a computer consulting firm servicing Fortune 500 companies to the reclusive life of creating new worlds is not as difficult a task as one would imagine. Both require organization, patience, and a vision of what is possible.

Richard S. Tuttle accomplishes this transition in a dramatic way with the release of fourteen novels dealing with two entirely created worlds. The Forgotten Legacy evolves around a continent comprised of three countries with widely diverse cultures.

The Targa Trilogy and the Sword of Heavens Series deals not only with a diverse world but widely varied universes as well. His ability to create a believable world and unique characters is bound to draw a following of readers that will make Richard S. Tuttle a household name.

 

Dwarven Ruby by Richard S. Tuttle
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