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The Warlords of Nin

Stephen R. Lawhead (1983)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragon King (Stephen R. Lawhead) #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.85
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Positive tags

QuestProphecyComing of AgeHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistProphesied Failure

Tropes

ProphecyChosen OneQuestAncient ArtifactDark LordComing of AgeMentor FigureReluctant Hero

Themes

Good vs EvilProphecy and DestinyFaith and BeliefCourageComing of AgeHopeJourney and Transformation

Synopsis

As Nin the Destroyer and his armies threaten to conquer the peaceful land of Mensandor, young Quentin sets forth on a perilous journey to open the prophetic path for a coming deliverer--the Priest-King--who will wield the blazing sword Zhaligkeer and usher in the heralded age of light.

Is The Warlords of Nin appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This classic Christian fantasy features a young hero on a prophetic quest with moderate battle violence but no graphic detail, strong moral themes, and no sexual content or language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war and violence.

Who'll love this

Readers who love epic quests, prophecies, and heroes fighting against evil armies will enjoy following Quentin's dangerous journey.

Tags

Christian FantasyQuest FantasyAllegorical Fantasy