In Jonathan Forth’s Four Realms books, the Dark Lord, Gorath, sets out to bring the Four Realms under his dominion. He and his terrifying horde army, callous horsemen, the Janshai, and beasts from the caverns of Dern from the depths of Gamura, seek the three totems from each of the other realms to give him the power to achieve control. 

The proud and noble King of Terramis, and his castle, Ampheus stand in his way. Laying siege to Ampheus, Gorath plans to capture the castle with the help of his spy behind the castle walls. 
Can the ambassadors of Ampheus steer clear of the traps laid by Gorath aimed to prevent them reaching the other realms capital cities with their pleas for help. And will the other realms send their armies in time to come to the aid of Ampheus before the castle falls? It is a time for brave heroes, chivalry and self sacrifice. Luckily for the realms, many have this in abundance. All hope is not lost quite yet!