Filtrer
John Gwynne
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Il y a bien longtemps que les humains sont arrivés sur les Terres Bannies, qu'ils ont disputées victorieusement aux clans de géants qui les peuplaient. Des terres que l'affrontement entre les dieux antagonistes Asroth et Elyon a bien failli détruire. Aussi, quand cette guerre larvée menace d'éclater à nouveau, bien des destins vont se trouver bouleversés.
À commencer par celui du jeune Corban, qui aspire à manier l'épée et la lance pour protéger son royaume et va devoir mettre son courage à l'épreuve bien plus vite que prévu. Mais la prophétie indique que l'obscurité et la lumière exigeront deux champions, le Soleil Noir et l'Étoile Vive. Il serait sage de rechercher les deux, car si le Soleil Noir prend l'ascendant, les espoirs et les rêves de l'humanité tomberont en poussière. Sauf que personne ne sait qui ils sont, à commencer par eux-mêmes.
Alors que les géants s'agitent de nouveau et que le chaos semble sur le point de s'abattre sur les Terres Bannies, le Haut Roi Aquilus tente de former une alliance avec les autres souverains pour sauver le monde des humains. Mais tous ses alliés n'ont pas la même vision de l'avenir...
*** Prix David Gemmell Morningstar 2013.
(meilleur premier roman).
Prix Elbakin 2023.
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Alors que les Terres Bannies ont sombré dans le chaos, la Guerre des Dieux a commencé. Par sa ruse, la reine Rhin a conquis les royaumes de l'Ouest et Nathair a réussi à s'emparer du Chaudron, le plus puissant des artefacts connus sous le nom des Sept Trésors. Il est soutenu par le fourbe Calidus à la tête d'une armée de démons de l'Autremonde, les Kadoshims, dont le but est d'instaurer le règne du dieu Asroth dans le monde de la chair.
Mais ailleurs, la résistance s'organise autour de la reine Edana, réfugiée dans les marécages d'Ardan après un dangereux voyage. Poursuivi par Lykos et ses corsaires Vin Thaluns, Maquin va également assister à la naissance d'une rébellion sur les terres même de Nathair. Corban, marqué par la perte de ceux qui lui sont le plus cher, cherche encore à admettre qu'il est l'Étoile Vive, le champion d'Elyon dans la guerre en cours. Avec sa compagnie disparate, il part vers Drassil, la forteresse de légende censée recéler la lance de Skald, un autre des Sept Trésors. Et selon la prophétie, c'est là que le Soleil Noir affrontera l'Étoile Vive en une bataille décisive.
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Après la chute de Dun Carreg, Corban, sa mère Gwenith, leurs amis et la princesse Edana sont en fuite. Les fuyards se rendent vers l'est, mais il n'y a plus de refuge alors que les troupes de la reine Rhin sont partout...
Nathair, champion du dieu Elyon dans la conflagration à venir, toujours accompagné de Veradis, son guerrier fidèle, se mêle à la guerre de conquête que mène Rhin. Mais ses idéaux le conduiront sur un chemin douloureux...
Maquin cherche à venger le jeune Kastell, qu'il était censé protéger, mais sa quête l'amènera à croiser la route des terribles Vin Thaluns, corsaires esclavagistes et adeptes des combats d'arène. Sa soif de justice suffira-t-elle à le garder en vie ?
Alors que la Guerre des Dieux devient une réalité, tous devront combattre, il faudra juste choisir son camp...
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Lik-Rifa, la déesse-dragonne de la légende, a été libérée de sa prison éternelle. Elle prépare maintenant une nouvelle ère de conquêtes et de sang.
Tandis qu'Orka poursuit la traque de son fils disparu, la Confrérie du Sang déferle vers le sud dans une course désespérée pour sauver l'une des leurs, et Varg fait ses premiers pas sur le chemin de la vengeance. Elvar a juré d'accomplir son serment de sang et de sauver un prisonnier des griffes de Lik-Rifa et de ses disciples nés-du-dragon, mais elle doit d'abord persuader les Chiens de Guerre de la suivre.
Pourtant, même la puissance de la Confrérie du Sang et des Chiens de Guerre ne peut rivaliser avec une déesse-dragonne.
Leur seul espoir réside dans les sombres écrits de la déesse enchaînée, un livre de magie interdite qui a le pouvoir de ressusciter le dieu-loup Ulfrir et de déclencher une bataille qui ébranlera les fondations du monde. -
La guerre a embrasé l'ensemble des Terres Bannies !
Le roi Nathair s'est emparé de la forteresse de Drassil. Calidus est en possession de trois des sept Trésors et met tout en oeuvre pour récupérer ceux qui lui manquent avec l'aide de ses alliés Rhin et Lykos. Lorsque les sept Trésors seront siens, il pourra ouvrir un passage vers l'Autremonde. Alors, Asroth et ses hordes démoniaques pourront s'incarner et se répandre sur les Terres Bannies.
Capturé par les géants, son armée dispersée, Corban va devoir trouver de nouveaux alliés pour reprendre le combat et espérer l'emporter. Pourra-t-il profiter des dissensions entre les géants pour les fédérer sous sa bannière ? Il n'a d'autre choix que d'y parvenir s'il veut pouvoir contrer la menace que Nathair et Calidus représentent.
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Après une guerre dévastatrice ayant mené à leur extinction, les dieux ont laissé derrière eux une plaine dévastée, Vigrid. Que ce soit à l'ombre de la chaîne de montagnes constituée des os d'un ancien dieu ou dans leurs ports abrités au fond des fjords, les humains survivent aux incursions des vaesens, de terrifiants monstres vivant de l'autre côté de l'unique passe séparant leurs terres. Au milieu de conflits de pouvoir entre les différents jarls, une menace semble émerger alors que les enlèvements d'enfants se multiplient.
Orka a raccroché son épée après une vie de mercenaire pour élever son fils, Breca. Mais les événements qui bouleversent Vigrid vont l'amener à ressusciter son passé guerrier. De son côté, Varg, un ancien esclave à la recherche des assassins de sa soeur va croiser le chemin d'une compagnie de mercenaires, la Confrérie du Sang. Au milieu des guerriers, il va découvrir peu à peu ce qu'il n'a jamais connu dans sa vie : la chaleur de l'amitié et de la camaraderie, et peut-être sa propre humanité. Au sein d'un autre groupe de mercenaires, Elvar, qui a rejeté son héritage familial et intégré les Chiens de Guerre, craint de voir son passé ressurgir.
Dans l'ombre des dieux morts un autre conflit, peut-être plus dévastateur encore, pourrait plonger une fois de plus Vígríd dans le chaos. -
THE HUNGER OF THE GODS - BOOK TWO OF THE BLOODSWORN SAGA
John Gwynne
- Orbit
- 6 Avril 2023
- 9780356514253
The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne''s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance
Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest.
As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance.
Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her.
Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god.
Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.
Praise for The Bloodsworn series:
''A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic'' Anthony Ryan
''Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable'' Jay Kristoff
''A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It''s everything I''ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book'' Robin Hobb -
Even the brave will fall ...
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The Shadow of the Gods begins a brand new Norse-inspired epic fantasy series from bestselling author John Gwynne, packed with action, magic and monsters After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of VigriO.. Now a new world is rising, where power-hungry jarls feud and monsters stalk the woods and mountains. A world where the bones of the dead gods still hold great power for those brave - or desperate - enough to seek them out. Now, as whispers of war echo across the mountains and fjords, fate follows in the footsteps of three people: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman who has rejected privilege in pursuit of battle fame, and a thrall who seeks vengeance among the famed mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn. All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more teeters on the edge of chaos. Praise for John Gwynne ''John Gwynne is one of the modern masters of heroic fantasy'' Adrian Tchaikovsky ''Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place'' Robin Hobb ''John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage'' Sebastien de Castell ''Extraordinarily good . . . Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy'' Giles Kristian
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The second epic fantasy in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Valour by John Gwynne carries all of the excitement of the first. The Banished Lands are torn by war as the army of High King Nathair sweeps the realm challenging all who oppose his holy crusade. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of Cambren, there are few who can stand against him. But Rhin is playing her own games and has her eyes on a far greater prize . . . Left for dead - her kin have fled and her country is overrun with enemies - Cywen fights to survive. But any chance of escape is futile once Nathair and his disquieting advisor Calidus realize who she is. They have no intention of letting such a prize slip from their grasp. For she may be their one chance at killing the biggest threat to their power. Meanwhile, the young warrior Corban flees from his conquered homeland with his exiled companions, heading for the only place that may offer them sanctuary. But to get there they must travel through Cambren, avoiding warbands, giants and the vicious wolven of the mountains. And all the while Corban struggles to become the man that everyone believes him to be - the Bright Star and saviour of the Banished Lands. Embroiled in struggles for power and survival, the mortal world is unaware of the greatest threat of all. In the Otherworld, dark forces scheme to bring a host of the Fallen into the world of flesh to end the war with the Faithful, once and for all. Continue the fantasy series with Ruin and Wrath , start the series with Malice.
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THE FURY OF THE GODS ; BOOK THREE OF THE BLOODSWORN SAGA
John Gwynne
- Orbit
- 22 Octobre 2024
- 9780356514284
The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne''s bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance
THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE FATE OF VIGRI APPROACHES
Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon.
Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from within and without. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reining in the ferocity of a wolf god.
As Biorr and his warband make their way north, eager for blood, Gudvarr pursues a mission of his own, hoping to win Lik-Rifa''s favour and further his own ambitions.
All paths lead to Snakavik, where the lines are being drawn for the final battle - a titanic clash that will shake the foundations of the world, and bear witness to the true fury of the gods.
Praise for The Bloodsworn series:
''A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic'' Anthony Ryan
''Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable'' Jay Kristoff
''A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It''s everything I''ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book'' Robin Hobb
The Bloodsworn series
The Shadow of the Gods
The Hunger of the Gods
The Fury of the Gods -
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In A Time of Courage, angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. This is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne''s mighty fantasy trilogy, Of Blood and Bone.
Battle the dark Reclaim the world The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior-angels and their allies for good.
In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council - desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star. But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defences may soon shatter.
Across the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star''s warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle. But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near?
Start the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Dread.
''Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place'' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread ''This book is so damned good . . . John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage'' - Sebastien de Castell on A Time of Blood -
A Time of Blood, the second book in the Of Blood and Bone series, is the spectacular follow-up to A Time of Dread by John Gwynne.
Defy the darkness. Defend the light . . .
At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they''ll never forget. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead, creating something new and terrifying. So they flee to warn the Order of the Bright Star. But the demons'' high priestess, Fritha, is determined to hunt them down.
Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels'' most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill.
Meanwhile, demonic forces are gathering a mighty war-host, to crush their enemies and rule the world of man. And the angels are already fractured and facing betrayal. Like heroes of old, Riv, Drem and the Bright Star''s warriors must battle to save their land. But can the light triumph when the dark is rising?
Continue the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Courage.
''Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place'' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread.
''A great read that accelerates the pace and goes one up on its excellent predecessor . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy'' - Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns ''This is extraordinarily good, an epic feat of the imagination. In this series Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy. I''d love to see it on screen'' - Giles Kristian, author of Lancelot -
The Witcher meets Vikings in this brand new Norse-inspired fantasy series from acclaimed British author John Gwynne, which will thrill his existing fans as well as being the perfect starting point for new readers>
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The bloodsworn saga Tome 2 : the hunger of the gods
John Gwynne
- Orbit Uk
- 14 Avril 2022
- 9780356514246
The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne''s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . .and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. Praise for The Bloodsworn series: ''A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic'' Anthony Ryan ''Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable'' Jay Kristoff ''A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It''s everything I''ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book'' Robin Hobb
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JOHN GWYNNE'S FANTASY TRILOGY IS A STIRRING EPIC WHERE LOYALTY, TRUTH AND COURAGE WILL BE TESTED - AND NEW HEROES WILL BE FORGED AS A MIGHTY CONFLICT AWAITS.
