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Synopsis
They are two strangers whose people have been at war for a millennium. Mereth, a Dales trader, crosses the sea to Estcarp and the archival citadel at Lormt, seeking clues to the fate of a missing heirloom, an ancient jewel of Power. At the same time, an Alizonder hound lord, Kasarian, finds that an ancestor's key opens a magic gate to distant Lormt. Alizonders are wolfish tyrants who fight with sadistic poisons and feed fallen leaders to their dogs, but they have always abhorred the sorcery of Witch World. Now, to Kasarian's horror, a maniacal baron seeks to unleash the dark wizards of Escore--using Mereth's long-lost Magestone, stolen from Kasarian's murdered father! Two strangers, two foes suddenly share a common cause, and a legacy more dire than either could imagine...
Is The Magestone appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult fantasy features strong violence including murder, sadistic warfare tactics (poisoning, feeding enemies to dogs), and dark magic. The focus is on political intrigue and a shared quest between traditional enemies rather than romance.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love classic high fantasy with complex world-building and unlikely alliances between enemies will appreciate this quest adventure.