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Outcast
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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Book 4

Outcast (2007) (edit title/settings)

by Michelle Paver (Author) (edit contributors)

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A thrilling story of friendship, survival, and the need to belong.

For two moons Torak has hidden a terrible secret—and now it is revealed. He bears the mark of the Soul-Eater, and must pay the price. Cast out from the clans, he is alone and on the run: cut off from his best friend,... read more

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After the secret of his Soul Eater mark is discovered, Torak is cast out by the clans, though Renn fiercely and furiously does all she can to stop it. Bale, who has travelled to the forests from his island in the sea, teams up with Renn to go after him: Renn helps him and then both Renn and... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

After the secret of his Soul Eater mark is discovered, Torak is cast out by the clans, though Renn fiercely and furiously does all she can to stop it. Bale, who has travelled to the forests from his island in the sea, teams up with Renn to go after him: Renn helps him and then both Renn and Bale follow him as Torak wanders, suffering from insanity. Renn and Bale fight along the way, as Bale treats Renn condescendingly because of his beliefs about women, and he is confused about how strong and insistent Renn is. Renn sends help to Torak in the form of two ravens, which Torak has named Rip and Rek. While Torak is recovering his reason, Seshru the Viper Mage, a Soul Eater, uses her powers to draw him to her so she can control him. Renn and Bale together defy clan law by trying to help Torak. Seshru is revealed to be Renn's mother. Torak shows the clans that destroying him will not help them in their struggle against the Soul Eaters, and they accept him back. Renn is about to kill Seshru, but Bale steals her bow and kills Seshru himself, because Renn would be tainted if she killed her own mother.

Characters edit see section history

  • Torak: Main character - he is a Spirit Walker.
  • Wolf: Torak's pack-brother.
  • Thiazzi: A Soul Eater.
  • Eostra: A Soul Eater.
  • Rek: A raven that helps Torak recover.
  • Renn: She is Torak's friend.
  • Rip: A raven that helps Torak recover.
  • Raut: She hunts Torak with Aki.
  • Yolun: Member of the Otter Clan.
  • Aki: The son of the Boar Clan leader
  • Otter Mage: Mage of the Otter clan.
  • Maheegun: Leader of the Wolf Clan.
  • Dyrati: She was member of the Raven Clan, but now she is part of the Otter Clan.
  • Ananda: Leader of the Otter Clan.
  • Bale: Torak's friend from the Seal Clan.
  • Seshru: A Soul Eater.
  • Saeunn: Mage of the Raven Clan.
  • Fin-Kedinn: Leader of the Raven Clan.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Do you know what means to be an outcast?”
    Fin-Kedinn

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First Sentence edit see section history

The viper glided down the riverbank and placed its sleek head on the water, and Torak stopped a few paces away to let it drink.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1 - 38

Glossary edit see section history

  • Quiver: A case to hold a bow and arrows.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 4 of 7 in Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. (standard series)

Preceded by Soul Eater, and followed by Oath Breaker.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Michelle Paver (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 6, 2007
ISBN: 978-0060728342
Page Count: 319

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Wolf Brother
  • Spirit Walker
  • Soul Eater

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