The Crystal Skulls - The Revelations Saga, #1

The Attarians are a proud but isolated people, largely ignorant of the lands that surround their kingdom. They have long avoided the mysterious island of Arrannak, known to them as the Sorcerer's Isle, fearing the dark magic said to lurk there. But their peaceful ignorance is shattered when Olik, the son of a royal counselor, witnesses a terrifying sight near the Attarian capital: a band of their mortal enemies, the Kuhndar warriors, annihilated by a strange, manlike creature wielding powerful magic.
Among the carnage, Olik discovers a mysterious crystal skull, pulsating with an energy that courses through his veins the moment he touches it. Soon after, a mysterious figure arrives at the king's court-Schlemba, an Arrannak sorcerer with an unsettling presence and the ability to float rather than walk. Schlemba reveals that the skull is one of seven, stolen by his adopted brother Timba, who intends to use them to destroy the island of Arrannak.
Desperate to recover the skulls, Schlemba begs the Attarians for help, offering great wealth in return. The king is hesitant at first, but after consulting his oracle, he becomes convinced that Schlemba will play a crucial role in the future of his people. He assembles a company of his finest warriors, led by Olik, to aid Schlemba in the perilous pursuit of the skulls. As they embark on their journey, the company faces relentless dangers-elusive Hekses, diabolical smeksmeks, and treacherous landscapes.
Tensions rise as some of the Attarians grow increasingly wary of Schlemba's magic and distrustful of his motives. When a series of mysterious attacks and betrayals occur, Olik begins to suspect there is a traitor among them. But uncovering the truth proves to be a challenge that could shatter the fragile alliance. Then a comet appears in the sky. Signs of an impending catastrophe loom over the kingdom, and the company must race against time to uncover the truth about the skulls, the island of Arrannak, and the enigmatic Schlemba.
With tensions mounting and loyalties strained, Olik must decide how far he is willing to go to protect his people. The Crystal Skulls is an epic tale of adventure, magic, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. With rich world-building, complex characters, and a plot that twists and turns with every chapter, this novel will captivate fans of high fantasy and leave them eagerly awaiting the next installment.