biIn this classic fantasy novel from the late World Fantasy Award-winning author Patricia A. McKillip iThe Forgotten Beasts of Eldi, the human world and the realm of faerie dangerously intertwine through chaotic magic. Told in McKillip's stunning prose, iThe Book of Atrix Wolfei is the spellbinding legend of a reluctant mage, a powerful wizard, a beleaguered heir, fae royalty, and a nearly invisible scullery-maid.ib pWhen the White Wolf descends upon the battlefield, the results are disastrous. His fateful decision to end a war with powerful magic changes the destiny of four kingdoms warlike Kardeth, resilient Pelucir, idyllic Chaumenard, and the mysterious Elven realm. pTwenty years later, Prince Talis, orphaned heir to Pelucir, is meant to be the savior of the realm. However, the prince is neither interested in ruling nor a particularly skilled mage. Further, he is obsessed with a corrupted spellbook, and he is haunted by visions from the woods. pThe legendary mage Atrix Wolfe has fo