Cover of Legends of the Dark Crystal, Vol. 1: The Garthim Wars

Legends of the Dark Crystal, Vol. 1: The Garthim Wars

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Lahr and Neffi are two Gelflings who have lived quiet lives in their villages until the brutal Garthim descend upon them. With their homes destroyed, they must rally a neighbouring village that is frightened and unprepared, and turn its people into fighters.

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This first volume of the Legends of the Dark Crystal series follows the early struggle, when the Gelflings must decide how far they are willing to go to protect those they love and the lands they call home.

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young adult

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