Berkley 1974. Mass market paperback. Heroic fantasy novel; Moorcock based this series of novels on Celtic mythology. The series consists of six The Swords Trilogy [The Knight of the Swords, The Queen of the Swords and The King of the Swords (all 1971)], this novel, The Oak and the Ram (1973) and The Sword and the Stallion (1973). The first three books have been collectively published as "The Swords Trilogy," the next three as "The Chronicles of Corum."

A POWER CONSUMED The seasons have turned from spring to summer across the quiet earth - yet the Fhoi Myore were hiding in mist, awaiting their chance to unleash their icy realm of death. To defeat the Cold Gods, Corum of the Silver Hand must restore the High King's power with legendary treasures - the Golden Oak and the Silver Ram - lost talismans that wield miraculous forces unknown to Corum... Cover Illustration: David McCall Johnston

THE LAST BATTLE Enemies become allies and allies enemies as the races struggle for possession of the Earth. Yet only Prince Corum of the Scarlet Robe can save them from a doomed fate. With the spear of Llaw Ereint in his silver hand, Corum must face the Cold Gods in a final battle that will defeat the forces of Chaos - or deliver the world to evil unending... Cover Illustration: Robert Gould