The Panther's Hoard — Nancy Varian Berberick

Garroc is the last of the first-born, the once-mighty race of dwarves. Gifted with a long life--and a battle-axe called Harm--he marches alongside human warriors to fulfill an ancient oath...

In the bitter wars following Arthur's reign, the swords of kings are raised against their own sons. Changelings work black sorcery in the hearts of honest men. And the life of a young human prince rests in the hands of the song-maker Garroc. Bound by honor, defied by armies of his own kin, Garroc must lead his princeling through the darkest realm of war--the land of the elder-gods of battle...