Barrier Down

Back when Karantu was wading through the swamplands getting knocked about by trolls and evading the elven army, his quest to murder his human father had been simple. That he formed a found family of enemy factions along the way—and that they alone have knowledge of the abhorrent beginning and imminent end of Mibekel—has complicated things. After all that they've been through as a group, Kar must dodge his own execution a little longer for the futures of Tekari, Arakanar, Camyani and Alyta.
 

The shocking revolution promised by Zatza nears. Alyta knows that she and the rest of the humans must unite with the other races, or else face extinction. Gratefully, she has the ear of the High King through her father. Succinctly, the wilful ignorance of her brother and the charismatic disdain of High Wizard Ambrose directed at her elven friends forebodes the alliance.
 

Thus, Kar finds his quest leading him back to trolls. This time he seeks to bridge a language barrier, rather than trespass on their swamplands. His hopes are high that this communication will result in fewer broken bones.
 

It might be the only hope any of them have left.