
War engulfs the fantasy world of Midkemia as the Empire of Great Kesh clashes with western kingdoms, while sorcerer Pug and allies uncover dark forces manipulating the chaos.
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War engulfs the fantasy world of Midkemia as the Empire of Great Kesh clashes with western kingdoms, while sorcerer Pug and allies uncover dark forces manipulating the chaos.
The penultimate volume of the mighty Riftwar Cycle
War rages in Midkemia but behind the chaos there is disquieting evidence of dark forces at work.
Jim Dasher’s usually infallible intelligence network has been cleverly dismantled; nowhere is safe. He feels that the world is coming apart at the seams and is helpless to protect his nation.
Quiet palace coups are underway in Roldem and Rillanon; and King Gregory of the Isles has yet to produce an heir. In each kingdom a single petty noble ...
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Some explicit sexual scenes, including on-page encounters; not central but recurring in character arcs. Character backstory includes sexual violation and coercion; addressed in journey without graphic detail.
Graphic battle scenes with dismemberment, monster attacks, assassinations; pervasive war violence and destruction.
No profanity depicted.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Brief mentions of fantasy gods and rituals in world-building.
Fantasy spellcasting, demon summoning, and dark magic rituals central to plot and conflicts.
Demonology present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Themes of empire vs kingdom warfare, political intrigue, and power struggles among royalty.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
War-related suffering, including civilian hardships and systemic cruelty in conflicts. Character backstory includes sexual violation and coercion; addressed in journey without graphic detail.
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