The Mapping of Markesh - Couverture souple

Tonks, Paul

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844013146 ISBN 13 : 9781844013142

Editeur : Athena Press, 2005

Synopsis

'The Ajya-Na-Ku are coming, and should this rock fall the dragons will also turn, and this time the mighty Rydren Empire won't be there to stop them...' Glider's words, as he guards the cathedral-like rock of Kumbran, enclosing the dormant Cour-Vu-Du, are full of dread for Juran and his expedition to map the terrain of Markesh. Does their trek into the unknown follow a straightforward plan, or could it be part of some deeper strategy? Something about one of the team, Idron the half-breed, isn't quite right... Then, when Matrosse falls, Kumbran is threatened by the forces of evil. In the final showdown, alliances between humans, Elves, Dwarves and dragons are stretched to the limit. Can they keep the demonic Black Owls at bay, and battle the sleeping terror in the Rock? Find out in Paul Tonks' magically woven saga of treachery, shapeshift and darkness, courage, cunning and light, in The Mapping of Markesh.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Mapping of Markesh is a fantasy fiction novel of epic/adventure style. It follows a mixed expedition of Elves, dwarves and humans as they are tasked to map the hidden continent of Markesh. Markesh lies beyond the great rocks, rocks raised long ago in an effort to contain the terror within. It is not long before the expedition finds themselves embroiled in the conflicts of the many tribes of Markesh and an inevitable clash with the Ajya-na-ku grows ever nearer. The Ajya-na-ku, the self proclaimed society of Owls have terrorised the continent for an eternity and their disappearance from the ports around the opening of the great rocks some twenty years past only helped nurture local rumour and superstition; such stories merely helped fuel interest in the goings on within these hidden lands. However behind the tales a truth lies hidden and the Ajya-na-ku have started their campaign. A campaign to secure the ancient tombs and release the fore-fathers, the dreaded Coeur-vu-du (The heart of magic) is under way and soon the expedition realise their coming to Markesh is no mere chance happening. Following the release of the first of the ancients, the expedition joins forces with the dwarf armies of Markesh and together they fight to hold back the Ajya-na-ku. A final stand is made along a rocky pass which is flanked by the dwarf caved city of Matrosse. This city controls the route to Kumbran, the site on the cathedral like mountain which bears the tomb of the dragon lord, Dagtorn; and should Matrosse fall the way will lie open and Dagtorn, the worst of the Coeur-vu-du shall turn the mighty dragons. With allegiances shifted the balance of power will favour the Ajya-na-ku and none shall escape their wrath.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Athena Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844013146
• ISBN 13: 9781844013142
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 268
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible