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Lord John Aversin--with the help of his mageborn wife, Jenny Waynest-- has fought and defeated two dragons, earning the title of Dragonsbane. But there are creatures more terrifying than dragons. Demonspawn from a dark dimension have learned to drink the magic--and the souls--of mages and dragons alike, turning their victims into empty vessels. And now they've stolen John and Jenny's mageborn son, twelve-year-old Ian.In desperation, John seeks the help of the eldest and strongest Morkeleb the Black. But the demons have allies, a vast army poised to plunge the Realm into civil war. In the coming struggle, Morkeleb will sacrifice what he values most. Jenny will question everything she trusts and believes in. And John will embark on a perilous quest for the only things capable of defeating such powerful demons--even more powerful demons...From the Paperback edition.
When their son is abducted by interdimensional demons, Lord John Aversin and his wife Jenny Waynest must confront a threat that feeds on magic itself. To recover Ian, the couple must navigate a fractured political landscape where civil war looms and ancient alliances are tested. John seeks the aid of the powerful dragon Morkeleb the Black, while Jenny struggles to reconcile her magical identity with the encroaching darkness. The narrative follows their desperate efforts to secure forbidden knowledge, forcing them to weigh the cost of victory against the potential loss of their humanity.
This work is characterized by its focus on the internal conflicts of its protagonists rather than mere spectacle. The narrative suggests a somber tone, emphasizing the heavy price of magical intervention in a world already teetering on the brink of collapse. Readers likely find the exploration of the bond between John and Jenny to be the core anchor of the story, grounding the high-fantasy elements in personal stakes. The premise points to a deliberate, character-focused pacing that prioritizes the consequences of the characters' choices over traditional heroic tropes.
Page Count:
297
Publication Date:
1999-06-21
Publisher:
Voyager
ISBN-10:
0006483682
ISBN-13:
9780006483687
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