Forgotten Realms: Hunter's Blades books in order

The Hunter's Blades Trilogy pits Drizzt and the defenders of Mithral Hall against a massive orc invasion led by a cunning orc king.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Thousand Orcs 2002 Legend of Drizzt Buy
2 The Lone Drow 2003 Legend of Drizzt Buy
3 The Two Swords 2004 Legend of Drizzt Buy

The Hunter’s Blades Trilogy returns to large-scale warfare as an enormous orc army, led by the unusually intelligent King Obould Many-Arrows, sweeps across the North. The Thousand Orcs sets the invasion in motion, and Drizzt finds himself separated from his companions as the situation deteriorates.

The Lone Drow follows Drizzt operating alone in the wilderness, waging a guerrilla campaign against the orc forces. The Two Swords brings the full conflict to a head with siege battles and personal duels. The trilogy is one of the most military-focused arcs in the Drizzt saga, with the orc king Obould proving to be a more complex antagonist than the typical fantasy villain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Forgotten Realms: Hunter's Blades series?

There are three books in the Forgotten Realms: Hunter’s Blades series, published between 2002 and 2004.

What is the first book in the Forgotten Realms: Hunter's Blades series?

The first book in the Forgotten Realms: Hunter’s Blades series is The Thousand Orcs, published in 2002.

What is the Hunter's Blades Trilogy about?

The trilogy follows a massive orc invasion of the North, led by the intelligent orc king Obould Many-Arrows. Drizzt and his friends must rally the dwarves and their allies to survive the onslaught.

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