Viper's Kiss

Viper's Kiss by Lisa Smedman is the second book in the House of Serpents Trilogy.

" Arvin A mind-mage of growing power sets off on a secret journey to the barony of Sespech A human realm crawling with yuan-ti, where he encounters ''Karell A yuan-ti half-blood who in turn has her serpent's eyes set on Dmetrio Scion of the powerful Extaminos family who is said to hold the fabled Circled Serpent An ancient artifact of such immense power, it could well destroy the world."

Summary
This novel explores the political intrigues of the yuan-ti race, the details of which have been little explored in previous Forgotten Realms products.