Blaydar's Children Book

A story of war, magic, and grim adventure in trackless forests where terrible things of myth and nightmare stalk the paths of men... The Atua--uncaring Powers born of the earth--are poised to wreak a terrible vengeance on the upstart Nordvolk, the people of the North. But war divides the Northern nations: driven on by the ruthless ambition of their king--Styrkar--fierce Ascomanii raiders surge from their longships to invade the Vendels' rich lands. Meanwhile, Blaydar the Allfather--once humanity's protector--lies asleep in the timeless other, despairing of his children's insatiable appetite for war, ignorant of the Atua's new and deadly threat. In opposition to the Atua's plans, Fate and the intrigues of the otherworldly Hidden Folk bring together a small group of unlikely allies. Amongst them are Breca--an aging warrior who lives by an ancient code of honour--the bowman Dayn--a handsome seducer with a fearful secret--and the young Prince Cynewulf--betrayed in love and unsure of the future. Wielding Blaydar's bright magic, Seren--Styrkar's sister--does her best to lead these reluctant questors on a perilous journey to wake an ancient god. To succeed they must escape the black enchantments of the Atua reaching out for them from every shadow and fight the darkness within. The final day is dawning in the shadow of the raven, Gibbering at the gates the hosts of darkness gather-- The dragon is destroyed, and dead men walk abroad. Where are the swords, and the heroes to wield them? Where are those glorious givers of gold? Alas for gold rings and renowned heroes! They perished in shadow too long ago-- Passed into darkness Like dreams on the wind... --From the Nordvolk SagaRead More