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Synopsis
Lovecraftian horror from award-winning Forgotten Realms®game designer Bruce R. Cordell. Raidon Kane travels to the subterranean fortress of the somnambulant aboleths, bent on killing the Eldest in its sleep. But he isn't the only one bound for the hidden city. A warlock, an arch fey, a pirate, and a high priestess of the Abolethic Sovereignty all have designs of their own on the Eldest--if they don't kill each other first. From the Paperback edition.
City of Torment: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This Lovecraftian dark fantasy features cosmic horror elements including mind-bending aboleths, strong violence in underground fortress combat, and themes of sanity loss and existential dread typical of Lovecraft-inspired fiction.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult fantasy readers who enjoy cosmic horror and dark quests will appreciate the Lovecraftian atmosphere and ensemble cast converging on an ancient evil.