Immerse yourself in a world of political intrigue and ancient magic, where a once-glorious city has fallen into a cursed ruin. Follow the intertwined destinies of characters struggling to understand and break a devastating affliction. This narrative explores profound themes of sacrifice, hope, and redemption against a backdrop of decay and despair. It's a compelling tale of the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Elantris was built on magic and it thrived. But then the magic began to fade and Elantris began to rot. And now its shattered citizens face domination by a powerful Imperium motivated by dogged religious views. Can a young Princess unite the people of Elantris, rediscover the lost magic and lead a rebellion against the imperial zealots? Brandon Sanderson's debut fantasy showed his skill as a storyteller and an imaginer of baroque magical systems to be fully developed from the start.
Sentenced to death after attempting to steal the emperor's scepter, Shai, a Forger, is given one chance to save her own life, using it to try to create a new soul for the nearly dead emperor.