Shadowmarch, book 2 : Shadowplay
Tad Williams2007

he Marches, the Shadowlands, and everywhere else are menaced by ever bloodier conflicts that at least prevent old gods from returning. Humans, elves, and fairies (none cute, though often intelligent allies) are all in it together, and much-tried King Olin, going from one captivity to another, maintains the saga's focus. Meanwhile, his son Prince Bettrick learns that being relieved of one hand doesn't relieve him of duties, and daughter Princess Briony steadily becomes the standout in an exceedingly large cast.