This epic fantasy saga transports you to an expansive world filled with magic, political intrigue, and dangerous conflicts. Follow the destinies of characters whose actions shape the future of kingdoms and influence the balance of power. The series offers thrilling adventures, well-developed characters, and a deep world that will captivate any fantasy enthusiast. Immerse yourself in a tale of courage, betrayal, and the search for one's place in the world.
Updated and revised with new material for its 15th anniversary, this special edition presents the novel--with its sweeping imagination, wonderfully drawn characters, and dark intrigue--as Feist always meant for it to be written.
Long recovered from the ravages of the Riftwar, the land and people of the kingdom of the Isles thrive. Nicholas, the youngest son of Prince Arutha, is intelligent and gifted but vastly inexperienced. In hopes of hardening him, his father sends him and his irreverent squire, Harry, to live at Rustic Castle Crydee to learn of life beyond the halls of privilege. But within weeks of Nicholas and Harry's arrival, Crydee is viciously attacked by unknown assailants, resulting in murder, massive destruction, and the abduction of two young noblewomen. The raiders have come from a pirate haven and are no ordinary foe ... but an enemy connected to dark magical forces that threaten the lands Nicholas will someday rule -- if he survives.
Pátrání po únoscích, kteří přepadli Crydee, dovede Nicholase na nesmírně vzdálený kontinent Novindus. Tam zjistí, že přepad Crydee byl pouze malou částí obrovského spiknutí hadích kněží, kteří ohrožují samotnou existenci Ostrovního království.