Synopsis

Fresh from a hard-won victory against the formidable Chaos Lord Arioch, Prince Corum Jhaelen Irsei, the last of the Vadhagh race, finds himself thrust into an even more desperate struggle. The dreaded Xiombarg, Queen of the Swords, has unleashed her chaotic legions across five planes of existence, threatening to plunge them into eternal anarchy. With the forces of Law all but decimated, Corum and his loyal companions stand as the last bastion against the encroaching darkness. Their only hope lies in retrieving the mythical advanced weaponry hidden within the fabled City in the Pyramid. However, this ancient stronghold is itself under siege by the very forces of Chaos, and the malevolent Chaos Lords, still reeling from their previous defeat, are now united in their sworn vengeance against the Prince in the Scarlet Robe. Corum must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront insurmountable odds to secure the salvation of the multiverse.

Critical Reception

"Michael Moorcock's 'The Queen of the Swords' is a foundational work in the sword and sorcery genre, pivotal to the expansive 'Eternal Champion' saga and highly influential on subsequent epic fantasy narratives."

Metadata

ISBN:9780575109537
Pages:135
Age Rating:16+

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