The Forest King

The Forest King is a fantasy novel by Paul B. Thompson, set in the world of "Dragonlance", which is based on the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game. The novel chronicles the travels of Balif Thraxenath, Chosen Chief of House Protector, First Warrior of the Great Speaker, following the trial of Vedvedsica.
Plot summary.
After the trial of Vedvedsica, General Balif is sent on a mission to ascertain the true danger of a new race of small humanoids infiltrating the eastern borders of Silvanesti.
He travels east with an unlikely group. His two loyal servants, Lofotan and Artyrith, both formidable warriors, and Mathi, and Treskan unsure where their loyalties lie.
Other books.
"The Forest King" is part of the "Anvil of Time" series, which also include: