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A Cavern Of Black Ice
A Cavern of Black Ice is a fantasy novel by British writer J. V. Jones, the first book in the ''Sword of Shadows'' series. It is followed by ''A Fortress of Grey Ice,'' ''A Sword from Red Ice'' and ''Watcher of the Dead Watcher or Watchers may refer to: In print * Watcher (angel) or Grigori, a class of fallen angels in Biblical apocrypha * Watcher (comics), an extraterrestrial species who watches the universe in Marvel Comics ** Uatu, the Watcher * ''The Watch ...''. Plot summary The story begins with a woman named Tarissa giving birth to a girl outside the city Spire Vanis. The girl, Ash March (possibly the daughter of Jack, from the Book of Words, is taken in by Penthero Iss, Spire Vanis's Surlord (a supreme ruler). After discovering that she will soon be moved to more prison-like quarters by the supposedly benevolent Surlord, she escapes. The book also relates the tale of a young clansman of the Blackhail clan named Raif Sevrance. Raif and his brother, Drey, return from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving Magic (supernatural), magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animations and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by the respective absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient mythology, myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Traits Most fantasy uses magic (paranormal), magic or other supernatural elements as a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Fortress Of Grey Ice
''A Fortress of Grey Ice'' is a fantasy novel by British writer J. V. Jones, the second book in the ''Sword of Shadows'' series. It follows ''A Cavern of Black Ice'' and is followed by ''A Sword from Red Ice'' and ''Watcher of the Dead Watcher or Watchers may refer to: In print * Watcher (angel) or Grigori, a class of fallen angels in Biblical apocrypha * Watcher (comics), an extraterrestrial species who watches the universe in Marvel Comics ** Uatu, the Watcher * ''The Watch ....'' The novel focuses on multiple characters and plotlines. One of the large ones is Raif, who becomes disenchanted with his position in life. Abandoned by friends, feeling he has nothing, he goes wandering, only to join up with a new group called the Maimed Men. Plot summary ''A Fortress of Grey Ice'' represents a greater division of storylines than was present in the first book. The novel opens rather dramatically with new characters and settings, then moves quickly to Ash March's abrupt and covert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy Novel
Fantasy literature is literature set in an imaginary universe, often but not always without any locations, events, or people from the real world. Magic, the supernatural and magical creatures are common in many of these imaginary worlds. Fantasy literature may be directed at both children and adults. Fantasy is a subgenre of speculative fiction and is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the absence of scientific or macabre themes, respectively, though these genres overlap. Historically, most works of fantasy were written, however, since the 1960s, a growing segment of the fantasy genre has taken the form of films, television programs, graphic novels, video games, music and art. Many fantasy novels originally written for children and adolescents also attract an adult audience. Examples include ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'', the '' Harry Potter'' series, '' The Chronicles of Narnia'', and ''The Hobbit''. History Beginnings Stories invo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Sword From Red Ice
''A Sword from Red Ice'' is the third book in the ''Sword of Shadows'' fantasy series by J. V. Jones. The first two books in the series are ''A Cavern of Black Ice'' and ''A Fortress of Grey Ice''. It was published in the United States and the United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ... on October 16, 2007. Plot summary From OCLC Worldcat's summary, "As Ash March pursues her destiny with the legendary Sull people, Raif Sevrance seeks a place where he belongs, in a tale set in the wake of deadly clan battles and a darker force from an evil city that threatens their world." The prologue can be read online. References British fantasy novels 2007 British novels Orbit Books books {{2000s-fantasy-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watcher Of The Dead
Watcher or Watchers may refer to: In print * Watcher (angel) or Grigori, a class of fallen angels in Biblical apocrypha * Watcher (comics), an extraterrestrial species who watches the universe in Marvel Comics ** Uatu, the Watcher * ''The Watcher and Other Weird Stories'', a collection of short stories by Sheridan Le Fanu * ''The Watcher'', a 1981 novel written by Kay Nolte Smith * ''Watchers'' (novel), a 1987 novel written by Dean Koontz * ''The Watchers'' (Caiseal Mór), a series of novels from 2002 to 2003 written by Caiseal Mór * '' The Watchers: The Rise of America's Surveillance State'', a 2010 book by Shane Harris * ''The Watcher'', a 1986 speculative fiction novel by Jane Palmer In television, film and radio * "The Watcher", first episode of the 1965 ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Time Meddler'' * Watcher (Doctor Who), a character in the 1981 ''Doctor Who'' serial ''Logopolis'' * ''Watchers'' (film), a 1988 film directed by Jon Hess based on the novel by Koontz * ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magician (fantasy)
A magician, also known as an enchanter/enchantress, mage, magic-user, archmage, sorcerer/sorceress, spell-caster, warlock, witch, or wizard, is someone who uses or practices magic derived from supernatural, occult, or arcane sources. Magicians are common figures in works of fantasy, such as fantasy literature and role-playing games, and enjoy a rich history in mythology, legends, fiction, and folklore. Character archetypes In medieval chivalric romance, the wizard often appears as a wise old man and acts as a mentor, with Merlin from the ''King Arthur'' stories being a prime example. Wizards such as Gandalf in ''The Lord of the Rings'' and Albus Dumbledore from ''Harry Potter'' are also featured as mentors, and Merlin remains prominent as both an educative force and mentor in modern works of Arthuriana. Other magicians, such as Saruman from ''The Lord of the Rings'' or Lord Voldemort from ''Harry Potter'', can appear as hostile villains. Villainous sorcerers were so crucial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curse
A curse (also called an imprecation, malediction, execration, malison, anathema, or commination) is any expressed wish that some form of adversity or misfortune will befall or attach to one or more persons, a place, or an object. In particular, "curse" may refer to such a wish or pronouncement made effective by a supernatural or spiritual power, such as a god or gods, a spirit, or a natural force, or else as a kind of spell by magic (usually black magic) or witchcraft; in the latter sense, a curse can also be called a hex or a jinx. In many belief systems, the curse itself (or accompanying ritual) is considered to have some causative force in the result. To reverse or eliminate a curse is sometimes called "removal" or "breaking", as the spell has to be dispelled, and often requires elaborate rituals or prayers. Types The study of the forms of curses comprises a significant proportion of the study of both folk religion and folklore. The deliberate attempt to levy curses is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 American Novels
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