First Quest — Douglas Browning

The forces that threaten the Valley are on the move and only the fledgling Alliance stands in their way. In this second volume of the Ysstrhm series young Snydur accepts the burden that has been thrust upon him as a leader of the Alliance and sets out to scout the enemys growing influence and, if possible, find and exact vengeance on the ones who murdered his narshon. His quest leads him through one perilous adventure after another. Along the way he discovers special abilities, as well as a love that fills and encourages him in the long and costly struggle he must face