The second book in the epic Shalrodan saga, The Summoning is the exciting sequel to Earth of Fire, Sky of Ice. The Summoning chronicles the continuing adventures of Geologist Gary Krahmer during his time spent with the Valrimir, the last remnant of a civilization that has lived on the Antarctic continent for over 4,000 years! The Valrimir have somehow managed to survive deep below the surface in caverns warmed by geothermal energy. This volume details not only Gary's continuing adventures that are occurring in present day, but also gives a most interesting insight as Gary shares the rich history of of the people that anciently inhabited the Antarctic continent. These were the days before the continental drift southward made the land almost uninhabitable. According to the ancients, these lands were known as Shalrodan. Gary offers an exciting and insightful account of the people, the various lands, the different cultures, and of the wars that once raged across the lands of Shalrodan.