About the book: 1997 / Athas, a deserted and lifeless land inhabited by people and elves, dwarves and giants, baazrags and halflings, is ruled by a cruel and powerful king - a sorcerer Kalak. The gladiator mule Rikus, his girlfriend Niiv, the half-elf slave Sadira and senator Agis unite in the fight against the tyrant. Extraordinary adventures, severe trials, and deadly battles await the heroes. They have to find a magic spear and kill the king before he has time to turn into a Dragon and destroy the world..