Synopsis

As the Banished Lands are engulfed in brutal warfare, the struggle for power intensifies across all fronts. Corban, seeking a desperate sanctuary from the encroaching conflict, finds no respite in the west, relentlessly hounded by the forces of Queen Rhin and towering giants. Meanwhile, Veradis, haunted by the specter of betrayal and the horrors of the battlefield, returns to his king, his loyalty a heavy, complicated burden. Driven by an unyielding thirst for revenge, Maquin descends into the brutal underworld of pirate slavers and gladiatorial pit-fighting, carving a bloody path through a savage world. Nathair, embroiled in the escalating wars between Queen Rhin and King Owain, pursues the mythical cauldron of the giants, believing it holds the key to victory. Sides are irrevocably chosen, and amidst this maelstrom of chaos, oaths will be forged and shattered, as the land teeters on the brink of utter devastation.

Critical Reception

"A relentless and brutal continuation, 'Valor' further solidified John Gwynne's standing as a formidable voice in grimdark epic fantasy, lauded for its intense action, deep world-building, and morally complex characters."

Metadata

ISBN:9780316399753
Pages:734
Age Rating:16+

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