Death's Acolyte — Robert E. Vardeman

The magical Sword of Kwerin Bloodhawk has come into Lijena Farleigh's grasp-and so has a strange, alien lover. Chal is a pacifist in a world plunged into war and double-dealing. Pitted against the two lovers is Zarek Yannis, known as the Blackheart. Love must overcome evil if the kingdom of Raemllyn is to survive.DEATH'S ACOLYTE is a tale of love, war and the ancient, mystical weapon that triumphs over everything--except betrayal.