In this landmark Forgotten Realms novel, a band of heroes seeks the one ally who can help them win a deadly race against the gods: Elminster

When the gods are banished from the heavens, they must travel through Faerûn in the guise of mortals, seeking to regain their powers. Malevolent Bane, power-hungry Mystra, and Helm-guardian of the heavens-all know the lost Tablets of Fate are key.

When four companions, the last survivors of the Company of the Lynx, find themselves in possession of a mysterious amulet, they must escape death at the hand of Bane, god of murder.

But time is running out for the heroes and the Realms. Caught in the crossfire, nature itself revolts: strange, deadly creatures stalk the land, and even magic becomes unpredictable. Now embroiled in a high-level power struggle with the fallen deities, the heroes must find the sage Elminster-the only mortal who may know the secret of the tablets. And the search begins in Shadowdale.

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Scott Ciencin was a New York Times­-bestselling author of adult and children's fiction. His body of work includes more than sixty novels, numerous short stories, and comic books. He is best known for his Dungeons & Dragons novels, including The Avatar Series, and books set in the world of Dinotopia. In addition to writing fiction, he also wrote screenplays and consulted on video games such as the Silent Hill horror franchise. Ciencin passed away in 2014.