This epic saga unfolds in a world steeped in intricate politics and ancient magic, following the destinies of clans and nations caught in a protracted conflict. Deep political machinations, betrayal, and the strength of familial bonds are central to the narrative. The story spans centuries, exploring the repercussions of ancient events on the present, with each installment expanding the complex tapestry of this grand world. Readers who enjoy intricate fantasy narratives with well-developed characters and rich lore will find themselves engrossed.
The world of Athera lives in eternal fog, its skies obscured by the malevolent Mistwraith. Only the powers of two half-brothers can challenge the Mistwraith's stranglehold: Arithon, Master of Shadows, is complex and enigmatic. Lysaer, Lord of Light, is a single-minded crusader motivated by anger.
When the dark fogs that choked the skies of Althera are dispersed, the evil Mistwraith seeks vengeance on the responsible two princes who control the forces of light and darkness, and places them at odds with one another. Reprint.
The Mistwraith's curse of vengeance has locked two princes into an ever deeper pattern of enmity. Since the deception and betrayal which ended "Ships of Merior, " their struggle has widened to encompass the fates of the world. Lysaer, Prince of Light--committed to serving justice, deeply bitter over the total destruction of his fleet, he lacks the means to transport his vast warhost, but swears he will still capture Arithon, defenseless in his shipyard at the seaside village of Merior... Arithon, Master of Shadow--set back since the fire which has damaged the vessels he built to escape into freedom, he has no choice but to attempt the impossible: to so one ship launched before Lysaer's warhost can corner him, or to raise up a counterforce and meet on a field at a ruinous cost in bloodshed.
Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fourth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series.
Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fifth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series. schovat popis
Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fourth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series.
The gripping penultimate instalment of the Alliance of Light.
The spellbinding final instalment of The Alliance of Light.
The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.
The long-awaited second book of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.Lysaer’s unstable integrity lies under threat of total downfall, and as his determined protector, Daliana will face the most frightening decision of her young life.Arithon, Master of Shadow, is marked for death and still hunted, when his critical quest to recover his obscured past entangles him in a web of deep intrigue and ancient perils beyond his imagining.Elaira’s urgent pursuit of the Biedar Tribes’ secret embroils her in the terrible directive of the Fellowship Sorcerers, while Dakar — the Mad Prophet — confronts the hard reckoning for the colossal mistake of his misspent past, and Tarens is steered by a destiny far from his crofter’s origins.The penultimate volume of The Wars of Light and Shadow will touch the grand depths of Athera’s endowment, and deliver the thrilling finale of arc IV, the Sword of the Canon.War, blood, magic, mystery – and the most hidden powers of all – will stand or fall on their hour of unveiling.
