The Ruby Knight (The Elenium Trilogy, Book 2)

Sir Sparhawk, the legendary Pandion Knight, races against time to save Queen Ehlana, who remains trapped in a deadly magical coma, slowly turning to crystal. With his loyal companions, he must venture across treacherous lands, seeking the fabled Bhlavian Gate and the ancient Bhlav-Gem, the only known cure. But powerful enemies, both mortal and magi… Sir Sparhawk, the legendary Pandion Knight, races against time to save Queen Ehlana, who remains trapped in a deadly magical coma, slowly turning to crystal. With his loyal companions, he must venture across treacherous lands, seeking the fabled Bhlavian Gate and the ancient Bhlav-Gem, the only known cure. But powerful enemies, both mortal and magical, conspire against them, their dark influence hinting at an even greater evil stirring in the world. Ehlana's life, and the future of Elenia itself, hinge on their success, for failure means not only the Queen's death but potentially the rise of an ancient, destructive power.