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The concluding book in a new epic fantasy trilogy by British author Jane Welch A lucky subterfuge has fooled the Golden Dragon into leaving Opal Island; and she has trailed the Pisceran Porpoise out to sea believing that the newly-repaired Chalice of Ond -- the only hope of resurrection for her precious golden son -- is hidden beneath her decks. On board, amidst the dragon-attacks, Lord Casper worries for his own son, Rollo, abandoned on the hob-infested rock. But Rollo has the real chalice in his possession and although the responsibility weighs heavily, he must find a way to elude Silas's minions and travel across the ocean to find his father -- if Isolde is ever to regain her humanity, to reunite Aranthane with his wife or save Leaf's dying people. Rollo must learn to harness the strange power which lies unpredictably within his body to ensure that Silas's invasion of Belbidia is stopped and that Torra Alta, the only home he has left, is rescued.
The fate of the realm hinges on young Rollo’s ability to master an unpredictable internal power while navigating a treacherous ocean to reunite with his father and thwart a looming invasion. As the Golden Dragon pursues a decoy, Rollo finds himself in possession of the genuine Chalice of Ond, a relic essential for restoring humanity and saving his people from extinction. He must evade the relentless minions of Silas, who seeks to conquer Belbidia, while grappling with the heavy burden of his newfound responsibility. The narrative follows his perilous trek across the sea, framed by the high stakes of a world fractured by magical conflict and political instability.
This work concludes a trilogy that emphasizes the traditional tropes of epic fantasy, focusing on the development of a young protagonist thrust into a conflict of continental proportions. The narrative structure relies on the interplay between physical travel and the internal maturation of the lead character as he attempts to control his latent abilities. Readers of the genre will recognize the familiar elements of magical artifacts, dragon-led threats, and the struggle against dark, encroaching forces. The story prioritizes the mechanics of the quest and the resolution of the overarching political and magical tensions established in the previous volumes.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Voyager
ISBN-10:
0007112513
ISBN-13:
9780007112517
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