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The Saxon Wolf

Author : Angus Donald
Publisher : Canelo
ISBN 13 : 1800321880
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Saxon Wolf written by Angus Donald and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2022-01-13 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea Conflict flares once more in Saxony... March, AD 773. Bjarki Bloodhand is now Fire Born – a legendary berserker inhabited by the ferocious spirit of a bear in battle. Yet he has sworn never again to allow that sacred rage to possess him, lest he for ever lose himself in the madness like his father. Tor Hildarsdottir yearns to save pagan Saxony from the grip of the Christian Franks, who now occupy half the region. But she also has serious problems closer to home with her fast-growing pet bear cub, Garm, and, worse, she seems to be falling in love. Widukind, new lord of the Saxons, is on a mission to reconquer the lands of his fathers from the Franks. He will stop at nothing to win the hearts of the men and women of the North, and bind them to his cause. But will they follow the Saxon Wolf in an unwinnable war? And will Bjarki join them? The epic second novel in the Fire Born saga, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian, and Matthew Harffy. Praise for The Saxon Wolf 'Donald has spun another terrific yarn, skilfully interweaving heart-thumping action sequences with a compelling plot... his writing is original and completely convincing. The Saxon Wolf is another step forward and a step up in the Fire Born series. Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea Praise for The Last Berserker, Volume One in the Fire Born series ‘Donald has taken the legendary berserkers, those frothing-at-the-mouth shield-biters, and made them human, which once again proves that Donald is a writer not only at the top of his game, but of the game ... It is a wonderful, rich and violent brew. I welcome Angus Donald to the shield wall of Viking fiction like a thirsty man welcomes a mead-brother to the feast ... A tale worthy of the skalds’ Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series ‘With The Last Berserker, Donald has given us the first cut of some serious Dark Age beef. By turns heart-racing, intriguing, and touching, this is not a book for the faint-hearted – I can’t wait for more’ Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea ‘The Last Berserker strikes with the thundering power of Thor's hammer... rich with the earthy depth, historical detail, intrigue, violence and adventure that we expect from Donald. But it is Bjarki and Tor that make The Last Berserker stand out... Donald's masterful creations will live on in the imagination long after the final page’ Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles 'A wonderful, blood-soaked tale of redemption and revenge, set amidst the eighth century clash of civilisations between Pagan Vikings and Christian Franks, by a master of the genre’ Saul David, author of Zulu Hart 'Loved this tale of a berserker facing up against the tidal wave of Charlemagne’s expansion. Great characters, brilliantly paced and explosive, gritty battle-scenes. Highly recommended' John Gwynne, author of Malice ‘Well researched detail and stunning battle scenes make The Last Berserker a white knuckle ride. A thrilling, up-all-night read’ C. R. May, author of The Day of the Wolf 'I loved it. Bjarki and Tor are great characters, instantly relatable. The depth of the immersion in their world and their values gives the book authenticity and weight' Cecelia Holland, author of The Soul Thief

Black Shield Maiden

Author : Willow Smith
Publisher : Random House Large Print
ISBN 13 : 0593949021
Total Pages : 641 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Black Shield Maiden written by Willow Smith and published by Random House Large Print. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings. “Intimate, tender, and fiercely epic.”—Tomi Adeyemi, author of Children of Blood and Bone Lore, legend, and history tell us of the Vikings: warrior kings on epic journeys of conquest and plunder. But the stories we know are not the only stories to tell. There is another story, one that has been lost to the mists of time: the saga of the dark queen. This saga begins with Yafeu, a defiant yet fiercely compassionate young warrior who is stolen from her home in the flourishing Ghānaian empire and taken to a distant kingdom in the North. There she is thrust into a strange, cold world of savage shield maidens, tyrannical rulers, and mysterious gods. And there she also finds something unexpected: a kindred spirit. She comes to serve Freydis, a shy princess who couldn’t be more different from the confident and self-possessed Yafeu. But they both want the same thing: to forge their own fate. Yafeu inspires Freydis to dream of a future greater than the one that the king and queen have forced upon her. And with the princess at her side, Yafeu learns to navigate this new world and grows increasingly determined to become one of the legendary shield maidens—to fight not only for her freedom but for the freedom of others. Yafeu may have lost her home, but she still knows who she is, and she’s not afraid to be the flame that burns a city to the ground so a new world can rise from the ashes. She will alter the course of history—and become the revolutionary heroine of her own myth.

The Last Shieldmaiden

Author : Graham John Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book The Last Shieldmaiden written by Graham John Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Last Shieldmaiden is an epic dark fantasy adventure set in an alternative world of the medieval era. The book is about war's axe to youth. Unrequited love. Romantic interludes. Friendship's growth through adversity. Coming of age. Bryson, who only just turned twenty, is untrained in the art of warfare and finds himself under the protection of four shieldmaidens - elite warriors that have trained since childhood, and view Bryson as young, useless - though a tad humorous. The shieldmaidens become duty-bound to protect Bryson and thus are under a strict obligation to take him on a perilous quest. To bring aid from an ancient witch before the White Islands becomes host to the dark-magi and their rank-and-file of undead-disciplined-soldiers. Risen from the grave via evil rituals and demons' whispered corruption. Wizards. Witches. Vampires. Undead. Demons. Warlocks. Four female protagonists, one male. A quest-driven adventure during an-all-out invasion of the shieldmaiden's homeland, with the odds stacked against them as this encroaching dark-tide has vanquished larger and superiorly defended islands with ease. Grim and very gruesome bloody battles ensue.Despair is courted daily.Though, the thick fire of courage and flawless swordplay that the shieldmaidens have given their entire lives to perfect. That courage burns as brightly as their magical lustre eyes.

When Women Were Warriors Book I

Author : Catherine M. Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981563619
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book When Women Were Warriors Book I written by Catherine M. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic hero of myth and legend is defined in masculine terms, but to judge a woman by the strengths and virtues of the typical male hero does her an injustice. The hero of "When Women Were Warriors" becomes a hero by learning to master herself and to understand the human heart.

Women in the Viking Age

Author : Judith Jesch
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0851153607
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Women in the Viking Age written by Judith Jesch and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1991 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, Jesch discovers the true story of viking women.

The Last Shieldmaiden

Author : Graham John Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book The Last Shieldmaiden written by Graham John Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epic Dark Fantasy. Wizard & Witches. Warlocks. Invasion & War & Romance. Undead Soldiers. Dark Mages. Daemons and underworld creatures. All-Out-Gruesome War and Explicit Deaths. Four elite celibate shieldmaidens and a young twenty-year-old mere ship-trader are ordered upon a dire quest for the sake of many. As an advantage to the small three hundred strong shieldmaiden order; they are sought with only fair looks and above-average height. And have spelt eyes as bright as light. All used as weapons during battle. The ship trader is under their passive spell, but feels far too out of their league, though they do flirt, especially with him only being twenty years old. The shieldmaidens have to remain celibate to consume their firewater and go raging Berserker to take on countless enemies. This is Epic Fantasy. Read Terry Goodkind, he writes far darker. As Terry Pratchett wrote far lighter.

Shieldmaiden

Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Accent Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1786153645
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book Shieldmaiden written by Marianne Whiting and published by Accent Press Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are your father's daughter... A young Viking woman picks up her sword and goes in search of retribution and justice. In 934 the English are fighting the Norse for supremacy over the North. Worship of the old Norse gods is challenged by Christianity. Traditional loyalties are tested and revenge can be swift and violent. In Cumbria a man is outlawed and killed. Faced with a life of destitution and servitude, his daughter Sigrid's only option is to appeal to the King of Norway to reverse his judgement on her father and allow her to inherit the family farm. But Norway is far away and Sigrid has only her wits and her skill with the sword to help her cause. Sigrid sets out to regain her birthright, encountering kings, warriors and villains on her quest. While her fighting skills earn her admiration, she must also learn about duty, honour and loyalty if she is to grow from a headstrong teenager into a woman and a respected warrior.

The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok

Author :
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0578021382
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok written by and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although based on historical persons from the 9th century, Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons are the subjects of compelling legends dating from the Viking era. Warriors, raiders, and rulers, Ragnar and his sons inspired unknown writers to set down their stories over seven centuries ago. This volume presents new and original translations of the three major Old Norse texts that tell Ragnar's story: the Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, the Tale of Ragnar's Sons, and the Sogubrot. Ragnar's death song, the Krakumal, and a Latin fragment called the List of Swedish Kings, complete the story. Extensive notes and commentary are provided, helping the reader to enter the world of these timeless stories of Viking adventure.

The Last Shieldmaiden

Author : Graham John Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Last Shieldmaiden written by Graham John Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epic Fantasy. Wizards. Witches. Warriors. Warlocks. Invasion. War. Romance. Vampires. Undead Soldiers with retained tactics. Dark Mages. Demons and underworld creatures. All-Out-Gruesome War and Explicit Deaths are a backdrop to a coming of age journey with unrequited love, and romantic liaisons; elegant in its approach. A Fast read! Four elite celibate shieldmaidens and a young twenty-year-old ship trader are ordered upon a dire quest for the sake of many. Along this quest will be heartbreak, growth for good or bad. And a unique storyline. As an advantage to the three hundred strong shieldmaiden order, they are sought with fair looks and above-average height. And have spelt eyes as bright as light. Paperbacks split because at near 300.000 words, along with Amazon's high-quality thick paper, the books are heavy. Thus the series was required and requested (for paperbacks only!) The E-book is the full 800 pages of book one in this saga (Only paperbacks needed to be split to varying degrees. My reviews and emails have asked for more war, so more blood and guts are in the making! ( It was bugging me too, though I stumbled upon a way for 10-20 pages to extend the final battle scenes. The next book, eBook 2, is bubbling away. Forgive me, I have dyslexia, my grammar is improving, my vocabulary too. This is my first ever book. Passion for the craft has ignited in me, even the re-writes I enjoy. I am writing a comedy right now, in hope of some laughter at such times. Yet the maidens are becoming restless!

Shieldmaiden

Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Headline Accent
ISBN 13 : 1786153645
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book Shieldmaiden written by Marianne Whiting and published by Headline Accent. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I so enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and a joy for anyone who enjoys reading about the Viking culture... I absolutely loved this book' ***** Amazon VINE VOICE review 'Good character description and development. An interesting and engaging story... This book ticks all these boxes. A great Read' ***** Amazon review 'The author has managed to weave historical fact into the story beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next one of the trilogy' ***** Amazon review The first book in the compelling Shieldmaiden Trilogy about a young Viking who must grow from a headstrong teenager into a woman and respected warrior. ________ She was born with a great destiny... A young Viking woman picks up her sword and goes in search of retribution and justice. In 934 the English are fighting the Norse for supremacy over the North. Worship of the old Norse gods is challenged by Christianity. Traditional loyalties are tested and revenge can be swift and violent. In Cumbria a man is outlawed and killed. Faced with a life of destitution and servitude, his daughter Sigrid's only option is to appeal to the King of Norway to reverse his judgement on her father and allow her to inherit the family farm. But Norway is far away and Sigrid has only her wits and her skill with the sword to help her cause. Sigrid sets out to regain her birthright, encountering kings, warriors and villains on her quest. While her fighting skills earn her admiration, she must also learn about duty, honour and loyalty if she is to grow from a headstrong teenager into a woman and a respected warrior.

Shield Maiden

Author : Stuart Hill
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472918630
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Shield Maiden written by Stuart Hill and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "No enemy may find this place; we hide it in mist and shadow..." When King Alfred's great hall is destroyed by the Vikings, the king must flee with his family. But his daughter Aethelflaed knows that hiding in the marshes, far away from the battlefield, is the last thing she wants to do; can she fulfill her destiny and become a warrior princess, a shield maiden? Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set at key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

Shieldmaiden

Author : Dan Folts
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781985638914
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Shieldmaiden written by Dan Folts and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created from official military reports, research, and dozens of interviews with family members, fellow soldiers, friends, and community members, Shieldmaiden captures the life and times of Sgt. Devin A. Snyder, the only female soldier from Western New York killed during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Snyder was part of a military police battalion assigned to train Afghan National Police in peacekeeping duties in order to prevent the return of the Taliban and other Islamic Fundamentalist groups. She and four others were killed when an IED struck their convoy on June 4, 2011. The shockwave from that blast traveled ever outward, tearing through the military and sending a wave of grief into the small town where Devin grew up. Though the people of Western New York did not expect the Global War on Terror to come to rural America, it did. The Snyders have come through despair and hopelessness and now are convinced that Devin's spirit watches over them like the bald eagle that circled the skies above her funeral. In order to turn a personal tragedy into a public service, the Snyders started the Sgt. Devin A. Snyder Memorial Foundation, which supports veteran's service organizations and local law enforcement. They hold a motorcycle rally each year to raise money and work to keep their daughter's memory alive. Bearing their grief hasn't gotten much easier, but they have come to know that the best way to honor the dead is to try to live a good life.

The Last Shieldmaiden Paperback Book 3

Author : Graham Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book The Last Shieldmaiden Paperback Book 3 written by Graham Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four Female Protagonists: Three Shieldmaidens and one ex-maiden (a twin of the quest leader) The male Bryson is out of his depth, he is not a warrior, a little shy, though intrigued by these Maidens fighting skills. At least that is what he would say...(Alternative fantasy-world of the Viking era.) Though with Wizards and Witches and all kinds of magic; dark and light.Bryson is not a questing adventurer by any stretch, he is a simple ship trader. Though he has four extremely beautiful reasons to volunteer. Even if the Shield-maidens are celibate and follow a strict order of conduct with all males and all females who have not been through their merciless combat training.As an advantage to the three-hundred strong shieldmaiden order; they are sought with fair looks and above-average height. And have spelt eyes as bright as light when their training is complete. All assets used for disarming male opponents for a mere second in battle. Or to read people when they are bemused.Bryson is in love with all four, completely surrendered under the shieldmaidens' passive spell. Though Bryson feels too inexperienced and far too young among their goddess-like-allure and their elite warrior status. The maidens know this and flirt with him and baffle his reactions for amusement; especially since he is the youngest among them. Bryson's confidence has no choice but to match theirs. Outside of fighting. Sink or swim, he surprises himself as the shieldmaidens constantly walk a fine line.The Shieldmaidens Of The Light have to remain celibate until thirty-years-old to consume their firewater and thus provoke the berserker skill-trait; allowing them to take on immeasurable enemies from the underworld or above. Dark/ Epic fantasy. Eloquently done for teenagers, except the fight scenes which are brutal. Little prose here and there, though more enjoyable for fast readers. Or for a journey, you want to vanquish.

Ingrid, The Viking Maiden

Author : Kelly N. Jane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781947695054
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Ingrid, The Viking Maiden written by Kelly N. Jane and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ingrid desires nothing more than to train as a Viking shield maiden. Overprotective, her parents sheltered her from the realities of warrior life in their peaceful farming village. Forced into a mundane lifestyle, her dreams of glory on the battlefield urge her to practice in secret.When an ancient evil emerges and threatens the village, Ingrid seizes the opportunity to prove herself. Stowing aboard her father¿s dragon ship, she hurtles toward danger and comes face to face with abilities hidden deep within. As she struggles to understand her powers, strange beings, both beautiful and terrifying put her newfound strengths to the test. To make matters worse, she is pulled into Asgard and warned that all the realms are in turmoil. Only Ingrid holds the power to restore peace and order. Plunged into a destiny beyond her wildest dreams, she must decide what to do. How can a simple farm girl change the fate of nine realms? Will she take the risk to find out?

Shieldmaiden Book One: Quest for the Jewel

Author : GL Roberts
Publisher : Bella Books
ISBN 13 : 159493763X
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (949 download)

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Download or read book Shieldmaiden Book One: Quest for the Jewel written by GL Roberts and published by Bella Books. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is to be their last summer of freedom. When it’s over Thalynder will not be able to escape her duties as Princess of the Realm. Shieldmaiden Bryn will watch her childhood friend marry and rule, her own words of love forever silenced. Before their predetermined fate overtakes them, however, one last quest to please the Druids and the King sends Bryn, Thalynder, a dragon, and a Knight on a journey across The Realm That Touches Two Seas in an adventure perilous to their lives—and their hearts.

The Last Shieldmaiden Paperback Book 2

Author : Graham Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (878 download)

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Download or read book The Last Shieldmaiden Paperback Book 2 written by Graham Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four Female Protagonists: Three Shieldmaidens and one ex-maiden (a twin of the quest leader) The male Bryson is out of his depth, he is not a warrior, a little shy, though intrigued by these Maidens fighting skills. At least that is what he would say...(Alternative fantasy-world of the Viking era.) Though with Wizards and Witches and all kinds of magic; dark and light. Bryson is not a questing adventurer by any stretch, he is a simple ship trader. Though he has four extremely beautiful reasons to volunteer. Even if the Shield-maidens are celibate and follow a strict order of conduct with all males and all females who have not been through their merciless combat training.As an advantage to the three-hundred strong shieldmaiden order; they are sought with fair looks and above-average height. And have spelt eyes as bright as light when their training is complete. All assets used for disarming male opponents for a mere second in battle. Or to read people when they are bemused.Bryson is in love with all four, completely surrendered under the shieldmaidens' passive spell. Though Bryson feels too inexperienced and far too young among their goddess-like-allure and their elite warrior status. The maidens know this and flirt with him and baffle his reactions for amusement; especially since he is the youngest among them. Bryson's confidence has no choice but to match theirs. Outside of fighting. Sink or swim, he surprises himself as the shieldmaidens constantly walk a fine line.The Shieldmaidens Of The Light have to remain celibate until thirty-years-old to consume their firewater and thus provoke the berserker skill-trait; allowing them to take on immeasurable enemies from the underworld or above. Dark/ Epic fantasy. Eloquently done for teenagers, except the fight scenes which are brutal. Little prose here and there, though more enjoyable for fast readers. Or for a journey, you want to vanquish.

Shield Maiden

Author : Richard Denning
Publisher : Mercia Books
ISBN 13 : 0956810373
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (568 download)

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Download or read book Shield Maiden written by Richard Denning and published by Mercia Books. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna, a girl growing up in a Saxon village in seventh-century Mercia, finds a golden horn in the ruins of a Roman villa. Soon an ugly dwarf, a beautiful sorceress, and even her own people are after her to gain the powers of the horn.