The final chapter of Cruel as Ice, Cold as Steel is released, continuing the adventures of Rathann and his serving of the Witch King:

“Our hated foes seek the Ring of Athan amid the ruins of Tor Agral. Find the relic and return here with it; slay any Elf who stands in your way. So commands the Witch King.”

    The parting words of Halghast, captain of the Black Guard at the Fortress of Malice still echoed in Rathann Darkmoon’s head as he loped like a wolf through the blasted landscape of the Mournwood. His lacquered black-and-gold armor was scarred by sword-strokes and spattered with streaks of gore, and a long, bloodstained halberd was held loosely in his gauntleted hands...