Forge of the High MageTaking readers back to the turbulent early history of what would become the Malazan Empire, the enthralling fourth chapter in Esslemont's acclaimed epic fantasy series Path to Ascendancy. After decades of warfare, Malazan forces are now close to consolidating the Quon Talian mainland. Yet it is at this moment that Emperor Kellanved orders a new campaign far to the norththe invasion of Falar. Since the main Malazan armies are otherwise engaged in Quon