Essence of Gluic (Altered Creatures) (Volume 3) 1st edition

The demon of the underworld, Bakalor, captures and drains the life out of Thorik and Avanda as he prepares to eat them alive. Escaping from certain death, they fight their way across the desert plains and the creatures that live there, they search for a way to salvage the remaining essence of Thorik?s grandmother and to bring her back to life. There escape, however, was no accident. Bakalor allowed them to survive in hopes of luring in a much more important catch for his caverns of walking dead. Knowing Thorik is the best chance of coaxing the powerful E?rudite Ambrosius out of hiding, the demon sends out his minions to spring the trap that Thorik unknowingly has created.