"The Runestaff, Part 1"
Story events follow the conclusion of Hawkmoon: The Sword of the Dawn (1987) #4.
*The Warrior in Jet and Gold has directed Hawkmoon to carry the Sword of the Dawn to the isle of Dnark, but Hawkmoon attempts to sail home instead. He finds his way thwarted by supernatural forces. Elsewhere, Baron Meliadus tries to convince Huon XVIII that Hawkmoon is the true threat to the empire, but is chided for letting his vendetta against Hawkmoon get in the way of his orders. Hawkmoon and D'Averc arrive in Dnark, and are greeted by their host, Jehamia Cohnahlias. Hawkmoon finds that he is not the only guest there. The Empire's Shenegar Trott is also present. Dnark is home to the Runestaff, and Trott does not intend to leave without it. He invades and takes Cohnahlias hostage. *Source: Warlock