Finding the Troll's Heart

Six months ago, Simka's sister was stolen by wild orcs. When the neutral city of Morgenzan refuses to help, Simka goes on a rescue mission-but she can't find the orc camp alone.

Corporal Jar'kel, a grouchy old troll with a broken tusk, has been sent to the frigid Blue Crags to help defend a valuable mine against the wild orcs. When he catches Simka vandalizing the mine, he makes her a deal: if she helps him find the wild orcs, he'll help save her sister, and he can at last return home.

While ...