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Synopsis
For ages the Kingdom of K’Zal was renowned for its just and noble institutions; a worldwide object of admiration, aspiration, and sometimes jealous derision. But after King Arxotamus’s passing, the once-great land slid slowly into disarray and disrepute. Sinister forces took hold, and their machinations shook the entire world’s foundations. From the vast desert known as the Outerlands where sands danced in waves of spikes, to the sky’s invisible waychannels traversed by those who knew their secrets. From mad provincial realms to bustling cities to mysterious far-flung islands. All felt the reverberations! All knew the upheaval! All trembled! This volume contains twelve tales of adventure in these strange lands veering toward cataclysm, including the stories of: Fyrox , a barbarian pirate, his memory lost, fighting man and monster in search of the bizarre truths behind his berserk rages and the arcane sorcery that saved him. A royal guardsman, Pektelemum , taking up his sword against ghastly threats, ancient and alien, infesting his kingdom and his cohort. Aurodeomus the Gladiator , famously skilled with an unwieldy weapon, who discovers in freedom dangers more deadly than what the arena held. Artisan instrument maker Vstadru , who finds her finest work is sought by malicious individuals with cryptic intentions. Those are but a few of the captivating cast of characters you will meet as they battle through a savage and sorcerous world, encountering nightmarish terrors, unimaginable creatures, surreal landscapes, and breathtaking surprises! Mind-bending magic and blood-soaked action like you’ve never experienced await in Kingdoms Trembling !
Kingdoms Trembling: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult sword-and-sorcery collection features blood-soaked combat, berserker rages, nightmarish monsters, and graphic arena violence across twelve interconnected tales of a kingdom's fall.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will be captivated by barbarian pirates, gladiator battles, and mysterious magic as heroes fight monsters and uncover secrets in a collapsing fantasy world.