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Synopsis
The story follows the adventures of a warband of orc soldiers, the Wolverines, led by Stryke, a Captain in the Orcish Horde. His lieutenants are Haskeer, a foul tempered orc, Coilla, a clever female orc, who is also the warband's newest recruit and Jup, a Dwarf mercenary, who is disliked by Haskeer due to his race (and the fact that Dwarfs fight for both sides), and Alfray, an old and wise orc who also acts as the warband's standard bearer and medic. The setting of the story is the mythical world of Maras Dantia, which is populated by Humans, Orcs, Elves, Dwarfs, Trolls, Dragons and many other staple creatures of the Fantasy genre. There is a war raging between the polytheistic Manis (who worship "many" gods) and the monotheistic Unis (who follow a religion analogous to Puritan Christianity). The orcs dislike humans, who have brought farming and industry to Maras Dantia, as well as the Uni religion. The presence of humans in Maras Dantia is also killing the land, every year the glaciers advance further from the north, and the magic is literally draining out of the ground itself.
Legion of Thunder: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an adult military fantasy featuring orc protagonists in graphic warfare. Expect battlefield violence, racial tensions between fantasy species, and mature themes about colonization and environmental destruction.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy gritty war stories with unconventional heroes and epic battles in a dying fantasy world will be drawn to this orc-led adventure.