Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

For centuries the Four Lands enjoyed freedom from its demon-haunted past, protected by magic-enhanced borders from the dark dimension known as the Forbidding and the profound evil imprisoned there. But now the unthinkable is happening: The ancient wards securing the barrier between order and mayhem have begun to erode-and generations of bloodthirsty, monstrous creatures are poised to spill forth, seeking revenge. Young Elf Arling Elessedil possesses...

For centuries, elves have been characters of myths and legends. Originating in Scandinavian tales, the folklore of elves has evolved over time. Today, many people associate elves with the memorable characters from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, various cultures from around the world have contributed to the modern-day perception of these creatures. This book explores the history of elves, their different cultural representations, and their...

Dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden, traveling to Mithral Hall for the crowning of the king, finds himself standing alone against the enemy when he is separated from his companions during a skirmish with what he erroneously believed to be a small band of Orcs.

The flames of war devour Ansalon. The army of dead souls marches toward conquest, led by the mystical warrior Mina, who serves the powerful One God. A small band of heroes, driven to desperate measures, leads the fight against overwhelming odds. Two unlikely protagonists emerge. One is a dragon overlord who will not easily relinquish her rule. The other is an irrepressible kender who has been on a strange and remarkable journey that will end in startling...

Elf brothers Ian and Barley must work together to finish a spell that will allow them to save their father when only half of him appears.

"Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans, and other supernatural beings leap off the page in this collection of mystical stories. Along with fascinating quotes drawn from medieval manuscripts and oral folklore, enchanting illustrations from favorite artists (including Arthur Rackham) capture the enduring appeal of folklore and magic. Each story, from 'The Faery Borrower' to 'The Leprechauns Trick,' is associated with a particular...

Tells magical tales of men who met fairies and elves.

When Giff the elf comes asking for Jessie's help, she returns to the Realm on a quest to have the fairies mend the Star Cloak in time for Wish Night.

"When Pip the polar bear gets lost and wanders into Santa's workshop, he finds that disaster has struck and the elves are about to cancel Christmas! With time running out to deliver Santa's gifts, Pip embarks upon a magical and unforgettable adventure." -- Back cover.

Forced to end his carefree life aboard the Sea Sprite by a cryptic poem and a miscast spell, Drizzt and his companions journey from the Sword Coast to the Shining Mountains where the renegade dark elf and friends forge new alliances, renew old friendships, and battle an evil that seeks to destroy them and their loved ones.