Civitas Acerbus, black as pitch in the heart of Pullus and ruled over by the wizard Pravus is heaving with the onset of a new war. The target will be Ridgedale, and coming to wage the campaign will be goblyns, dragons, raptors and assassins. For Ridgedale two principle cities stand in the dark lord Pravus's way, Civitas Argentum and Civitas Aurum, both are formidable obstacles to the forces of darkness but one talisman stands above all other hope for the forces of good - the Guardian's Sword. Tasked with taking the sword to aid in the defence of Aurum is a young boy, Austin, who must discover who he can trust and even discover his own destiny if his family and people are to survive. Packed with strange creatures and adventure Colin J Davies's Tales from Ridgedale; The Guardian's Sword will be a welcome attraction for readers of fantasy.