Fall of the Six Kingdoms — Paul R. Wonning

Born in fire and magic, the evil monster Gwuam's first meal was that of human flesh. Driven by lust for more, he destroyed the peaceful kingdom of Napoli as he rampaged and fed. The terrified refugees took refuge in the mountains and forests, always trying to avoid his terrible maw. Napoli destroyed, Gwaum turned his attention to the other 5 kingdoms of Island World. Stronger than even the powerful Order of the Wizards of the Golden Star, the wizards tried to destroy him. Their every attempt failed in failure and loss of life. One wizard alone rose to defy him, the young wizard Arii. He faced off against Gwaum on the top of the magical mountain Crystalcrest. Could even Arii withstand Gwaum's terrible assault?Quest of the Wizard is a powerful epic, high fantasy tale relating the trials of Arii and King Bearl as they struggled against all odds to defeat the monster. It is the first book in the Wizards of the Golden Star Series.