The Ravenheart Award trophy, created by artist Lee Blair, is a bust of Druss the Axeman looming over a representation of Dros Delnoch, the fortress at the heart of Legend .”

Decided by popular vote, the awards consisted of three categories – the Legend Award (best novel), the Morningstar (best debut) and the Ravenheart (best book cover art).

Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novel: Winners
2009: Andrzej Sapkowski for Blood of Elves
2010: Graham McNeill for Empire
2011: Brandon Sanderson for The Way of Kings
2012: Patrick Rothfuss for The Wise Man’s Fear
2013: Brent Weeks for The Blinding Knife
2014: Mark Lawrence for Emperor of Thorns
2015: Brandon Sanderson for Words of Radiance

Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Newcomer: Winners
2010: Pierre Pevel for The Cardinal’s Blades
2011: Darius Hinks for Warrior Priest
2012: Helen Lowe for Heir of Night
2013: John Gwynne for Malice
2014: Brian McClellan for Promise of Blood
2015: Brian Stavely for The Emperor’s Blades

Ravenheart Award for Best Fantasy Cover Art: Winners
2010: Didier Graffet, Dave Senior and Laura Brett for Best Served Cold (written by Joe Abercrombie)
2011: Olof Erla Einarsdottir for Power and Majesty (written by Tansy Rayner Roberts)
2012: Raymond Swanland for Blood of Aenarion (written by William King)
2013: Didier Graffet and Dave Senior for Red Country (written by Joe Abercrombie)
2014: Jason Chan for Emperor of Thorns (written by Mark Lawrence)
2015: Sam Green for Words of Radiance (written by Brandon Sanderson)