Ironbrand

Description for IRONBRAND by John Morressy:

IT WAS A GREAT ADVENTURE---A BATTLE OF LIFE OVER DEATH AND THE MAKING OF KINGS

Upon their father's death the three sons of Vannen were stunned to learn of their legacy:  swords of gold, silver and iron---and a lost kingdom.  It seemed like a fairy tale, until they were attacked by a hideous creature that fought on even after it was beheaded.

It was then that the brothers learned their lands were held by the Cairnlord, a powerful wizard steeped in evil.  He was centuries old, perhaps not even human, and he had no intention of giving up the throne.

This is #1 in Iron Angel Trilogy.