Morgarath is dead, killed in single combat by Horace, Will's friend and battleschool apprentice. His Wargal army lies defeated, without purpose following Morgarath's death. The Skandians have fled with Will and Evanlyn as prisoners. Halt knows he must rescue them, however, his duties as a Ranger prevent him from putting his personal feelings above the well-being of the country. His plan: relinquish his post as a Ranger and find Will. After making numerous caustic remarks about King Duncan, Halt is relieved of his duties as a Ranger and banished from the kingdom for a period of twelve months. Upon his departure, Horace intercepts him and demands to accompany him to rescue Will. After some argument, Halt relents. Will and Evanlyn are to be taken to the Skandian capital of Hallasholm to be made into slaves. First, with a storm brewing, the Skandians are forced to take refuge on the small island of Skjorghijl. With the revelation of Evanlyn's true identity as the Princess Cassandra of Araluen, King Duncan's daughter, and new knowledge of the Skandian King's oath to kill any of Duncan's family, Will and Evanlyn must make sure that her hidden identity remains a priority. The question now that looms over both their heads is soon becoming a reality: What will happen to them when they finally reach Skandia?
The Icebound Land is the first of two books in the ten part series to revolve around Skandia.
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