You will get attached and yes it will hurt. Characters that stood out most to me, and there are a few which speaks volumes in itself - were Tull, Storm, Nathair, Envis, Cywen, Maquin, Camlin amongst about 47 others. In this novel - so many of the presented personae are complicated, some are likable and others are intensely mysterious. Just may end up being a fact in this rotten world. It doesn't always appear easy for young Corban with the challenges he faces on this road to ever looming manhood. He wants to make everyone proud if possible. A youth from Ardan who is dealing with bullies, family issues and the ever present knowledge that he needs to work hard before his looming manhood challenge sitting the Long Night where he can prove he is a warrior which is his main ambition. I would say 50% of this book follows young Corban. The reality is that with the ever present war this vibe does not continue too long. From this tactic of the author with writing pleasant point of views, the story starts off quite upbeat and charming with a royal wedding - known in this realm as a "handbounding". To the extent where - although both characters are involved throughout the whole book - until the ultimation, we have no idea who is the Black Sun and who is the Bright Star - and I guess even then we can't be 100% sure. Evil foundations they are frequenting we hear it from good hearted people. What is interesting and I respect Gwynne for this is that, barring one obviously evil character all the main focus characters are good people in this disturbing, dark and deceptive world.
The narrative follows about 7-8 points of view all in third person perspective. One entitled the Black Sun and one known as the Bright Star. It is foretold that both sides will have a champion.
One of these ascendants has turned his back on humanity and all who dwell within The Banished Lands. The mythical race the Ben-Elim revered two Gods. It features a whole range of species such as humans, giants, wolvens, draigs and also incorporates a friendly intellectual talking crow.Ī few wise people have envisaged through their extramental powers and knowledge that the ever-present threat of a God war one that was fabled over 2000 years ago may be very close to fruition. One that is flowing with age-old and perhaps cliched elements preparing for the ultimate battle. Gwynne's debut is the foundation of what will arguably be a perplexing but ultimately breathtaking fantasy saga. "That is my prayer, what use is prayer to a God that has abandoned all things." - Halvor
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