Between the valiant kingdoms of the western Realms and the exotic eastern lands of Kara-Tur lies a vast, unexplored kingdom. For centuries, the "civilized" peoples of the Forgotten Realms have given little notice to these barbarians. Now, a powerful leader has united the wild horsemen into a mighty force—an army powerful enough to challenge the world. Horselords is the first novel in the Empires Trilogy, TSR's newest saga set in the FORGOTTEN REALMS fantasy world.

Barbarian horsemen have breached the Dragonwall and threaten Shou Lung, and a general who is a descendant of the barbarians may be Shou Lung's only chance of survival—if the imperial court will give him the opportunity

King Azoun of Cormyr forges an army to challenge the mighty barbarian troops who have set their sights on the western realms, but his attack could mean the death of his beloved daughter