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Synopsis
‘Thanks to the wizard of Drum’, said the Brother, ‘we know where to find these boxes. The nearest is in the bottom of a green bottle in Prince Comedo’s Castle Vaunting in Estar. A monster protects the bottle from those who would acquire it.’ ‘Charming,’ murmured Togura. Togura would not have chosen the profession of questing hero but in the end he had no choice. He was caught between The Wordsmiths and The Warguild, the two organisations which vied for power within the dismal kingdom of Sung, a land famed simply for being so often and so richly insulted. Besides, if he did not find the index, the key to the magical treasure chest known as the odex, he would never be able to claim his love from its mysterious depths. This is the second volume of the spectacular fantasy epic, Chronicles of an Age of Darkness.
Is The Wordsmiths and the Warguild appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic epic fantasy features quest adventure with moderate combat violence, a reluctant hero caught in political intrigue, and some romantic motivation. Expect wizard battles, monsters, and political scheming typical of 1980s adult fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following an unwilling hero forced into a dangerous quest involving magical artifacts, political power struggles, and monster guardians.