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The Iron Grail

Robert Holdstock (2002)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Merlin Codex #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.75
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarDeath

Positive tags

AdventureMysteryQuest

Hero archetypes

Mage / Wizard

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsLost CivilizationProphecyGrimdarkDark LordSecondary WorldSoft Magic SystemMentor Figure

Themes

Power and CorruptionFate vs Free WillMyth and LegendIdentityInvasionAncient Magic

Synopsis

De retour sur l'île anglaise d'Alba, Merlin est accueilli par de mauvaises nouvelles. La forteresse de Taurovida a été prise par les troupes du Pays fantôme, et l'enchanteur est l'objet de multiples menaces.

The Iron Grail: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Adult dark fantasy with strong violence, warfare, and dark supernatural elements. The Merlin Codex series features mature themes, battle sequences, and morally complex characters navigating magical conflicts.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and war.

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy dark, mythologically-rich fantasy with complex magical systems will appreciate this continuation of Merlin's story.

Tags

Mythic FantasyCeltic MythologyHistorical Fantasy