Trinity Series by Fiona McIntosh

Deep in the folklore of Tallinor lies a dark story of betrayal & destruction, the story of a powerful sentient called Orlac who once razed the famed city of Caremboche, & almost destroyed the entire Land. This is the first book in a fantasy trilogy.

Only the Trinity can stop the vengeful god Orlac from destroying the Land. Yet the Trinity itself remains a mystery. Saved from death by a powerful act of Spiriting, Torkyn Gynt completes his healing in the sanctuary of the Heartwood. But the remaining Paladin are succumbing to Orlac, and time is running out. Tor sends his spirit companion Yargo to find the three mysterious Stones of Ordolt whilst he sets out on a dangerous mission to track down his enemy, Goth... moreOnly the Trinity can stop the vengeful god Orlac from destroying the Land. Yet the Trinity itself remains a mystery. Saved from death by a powerful act of Spiriting, Torkyn Gynt completes his healing in the sanctuary of the Heartwood. But the remaining Paladin are succumbing to Orlac, and time is running out. Tor sends his spirit companion Yargo to find the three mysterious Stones of Ordolt whilst he sets out on a dangerous mission to track down his enemy, Goth. But Tor's falcon, Cloot, is captured by pirates and he himself falls victim to slave ships. In Tallinor, Alyssa believes her beloved Tor is dead and must find the strength to forgive the King who ordered his execution. Meanwhile, the Paladin gather around those they protect, unaware that a new terror is emerging to threaten the Trinity and the Land... less

The Paladin are reunited in the Heartwood and the Trinity is revealed at last. But what is the key to the secret which will unlock their power? The Land is in peril and Tor and Alyssa are helpless to save it.Tor and Alyssa are surrounded by danger. Their old enemy Goth is still free and causing pain wherever he goes. Alyssa's nemesis, Xantia, returns to haunt her... moreThe Paladin are reunited in the Heartwood and the Trinity is revealed at last. But what is the key to the secret which will unlock their power? The Land is in peril and Tor and Alyssa are helpless to save it.Tor and Alyssa are surrounded by danger. Their old enemy Goth is still free and causing pain wherever he goes. Alyssa's nemesis, Xantia, returns to haunt her. And the ruthless Orlac has installed himself on the throne of Cipres and now turns his attention to hunting down Tor, determined to kill him and those he loves.The battle lines are set for the final confrontation between the two most powerful sentients ever to walk the Land... less