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Triumph of the Darksword

Tracy Hickman;Margaret Weis (1988)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDarksword #3
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.61

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceDeath

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFellowship

Synopsis

Joram and his wife, Gwendolyn, return from beyond the Border to reclaim their rightful place in Merilon. Rejoined by Saryon, Mosiah and Simkin, Joram must confront the evil sorcerer, Menju, and his army of Technologists in a final apocalyptic battle to fulfill the ancient prophecy of the Darksword—to either save the world...or destroy it.

Is Triumph of the Darksword appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This series finale features intense magical battles and war between sorcerers and technologists with moderate violence typical of 1980s epic fantasy. No sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the epic final confrontation between magic and technology as the prophecy of the Darksword comes to fulfillment in world-saving stakes.

Tags

Series FinaleQuest FantasyMagic SystemSword and Sorcery