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Description edit
Eight hundred years have passed since King Connavar of the Rigante and his bastard son, Bane, defeated the invading army of Stone. Now the Rigante have lost the freedom and culture so many gave their lives to preserve. Only one woman remains who follows the ancient ways–the Wyrd of Wishing... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Kaelin Ring: Rigante youth to a Rigante man. Trained to fight by his uncle Jaim. Quick to anger.
- Maev Ring: Kaelin's mum
- Mulgrave: Master swordsman and Gaise's weapons tutor.
- Kadin: Add a description of this character.
- Call Jace: Rigante leader
- Jaim Grymauch: A giant of a man. A cattle thief with morals. A true Rigante.
- Gorain
- Rayster
- Bindoe
- Ramus
- Lanovar
- Ranaud
- Galliott
- Banny: Kaelin's friend.
- Huntsekker: The Moidarts hitman. Uses a scythe to instill fear and finish his prey.
- David Gel
- Jaim Grymauch
- Alterith Shaddler
- Arik
- Maldrak
- David Golf
- Gillam Pearce
- Ravenheart: Kaelin's spiritual name
- Bael
- Moidart: A lord. Cold, intelligent and brutal.
- Shula
- Gayan Kay
- Parsis Feld
- Leff
- Arlin Bedver
- Gian
- Pannone
- Wullis Swainham
- Linax
- David Geiluiteff
- David Get
- Persis
- Seeton
- Davitt Golf
- Connavar
First Sentence edit
The thin cane slashed through the air.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 4 in The Rigante Series. (standard series)
Preceded by Midnight Falcon, and followed by Stormrider.
This is book 50 of 157 in Fantasy Book Review Top 100 fantasy books of all time. (community list)
Preceded by The Riven Kingdom, and followed by The Once and Future King.
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Gemmell (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Bantam UK
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: Apr 2001
ISBN: 0-593-04438-X
Page Count: 384
Publisher: Bantam UK
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: Apr 2001
ISBN: 0-593-04438-X
Page Count: 384
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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