The trilogy “The Chronicles of Elenia” by the American writer David Eddings is recognized as one of the most striking examples of the fantasy genre. This book takes the reader into the world of magic and witchcraft, romance and nobility. The main character of the story, the knight of the Order of Pandion, Sir Sparhawk, returns home from exile and finds the young Queen Elana, his beloved pupil, to whom he is selflessly devoted, seriously ill. Only the magic crystal in which she is imprisoned keeps her alive for the time being. To find a cure for the poison that poisoned the queen, to destroy the intrigues of the high priest Ennias, who is striving for power, and to confront the god of evil himself - Azesh, whose will guided the hand of the poisoner - this is the knight’s vow. Armed with a sword and the help of friends, he sets off on a long journey...