The time of the annihilator
"The Empire has enjoyed long years of peace and prosperity. But beyond the walls of the White City the Eastern Alliance is gaining strength. An attack is imminent. The magician Valimagdon senses his approaching death and passes on his powers to Gariel, the only man he trusts not to misuse them--for using magic as a weapon will unleash pent-up forces of uncontrollable evil. But what he fears has already come true. For Gariel's brother, Bellenzor, has re-awakened the dread Ankaria to defeat the Alliance and rule the Empire. Ankaria, otherwise known as...the Great Annihilator."--Back cover
Print Book, English, 1985
Berkley Pub. Group, New York, 1985