The Black Library presents the original adventures of the doomed Dark Elf, Malus Darkblade, collected into one explosive volume. Enticed by rumors of a fabulous treasure, Darkblade falls foul of the soul-stealing daemon, Tz'arkan, while raiding an ancient temple. The mighty warrior and his lizard mount, Spite, have but one year to complete a most perilous quest at the daemon's bidding.