First book publication. Heroic fantasy novel, first serialized in Fantastic Magazine (April / July / September 1973) as "The Son of Black Morca." Iconic Boris cover art. Haldane, son of the Get warlord Black Morca must flee for his life through a familiar landscape turned strangely alien, aided by a wizard of uncertain abilities and the hazardous favor of the Goddess Libera. His perilous journey will take him to a final battle amidst the standing stones of power of Stone Heath where he will discover his true destiny.