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The Jewel in the Skull (History of the Runestaff, Bk 1)
The Jewel in the Skull - History of the Runestaff, Bk 1 Author:Michael Moorcock A Battle For Humanity — Those who sweat by the Runestaff must then benefit or suffer from the consequences of the fixed pattern of Destiny that they set in motion. "The High History of the Runestaff" On an unfamiliar earth, ancient and bizarre, the mad rulers of the Dark Empire sought to destroy humanity forever. Vowing a terrible venge... more »ance on all those who opposed them, they swore by the Runestaff -- a mysterious artifact said to contain all the secrets of destiny. Choosing Dorian Hawkmoon as their instrument, the mad rulers employed a powerful sorcery to bind the defeated warrior to their cause. The spell cast was ingenious, but it worked upon a mind and soul that were curiously deadened -- emptied of all human emotion.« less