Several novellas and short stories published between 2013 and 2015 also take place in the Powder Mage universe. Ricard asks Adamat to locate Taniel. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced. Olem reports that a Deliv army is about a day away from the city, and Tamas worries that if they get there before Tamas' army attacks the imposter Kez army, the Deliv will attack them all. Its not perfect; the characters still frustrate me often, and multiple-POV storytelling has never been my preferred style to read. Hits: 0. Format: Digital. In the end, what McClellan does so well in this novel is utilize harness great storytelling and makes The Crimson Campaign really difficult to put down. I'm loving this series. As Taniel leaves, he is accosted by two provosts trying to place him under arrest by General Ket's orders. The Crimson Campaign Summary The Crimson Campaign: Book 2 in The Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan 'Just plain awesome . Gavril and Tamas talk about the Kez army chasing them, and plan to lose them by beating them to the first bridge at Kresimir's Fingers. "Just plain awesome" -- Brandon SandersonA staggering defeat on the border of Adro and Kez leaves Tamas and his powder mages in grave danger and cut off from all aid. In Adro, Inspector Adamat only wants to rescue his wife. The Crimson Campaign The Powder Mage trilogy Book descriptions After his attempted invasion of Kez fails, Tamas must retreat to defend his country from the angry god, Kresimir, while Inspector Adamat tries to rescue his wife from the evil Lord Vetas in this sequel to Promise of Blood. Fell arrives and uses Tumblar's unions' support of the war to leverage his sentence into a dishonorable discharge, with the caveat that Taniel owes Tumblar. Now we return to General Ket, the most prominent female authority figure in the novel who poses a challenge to Taniel at every turn. Tamas wakes up to find the rest of his army has caught up. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth. He has an altercation with Major Doravir over rank and later about room to sleep. SouSmith tells Adamat that he is ready to offer any skills necessary to find and kill Vetas. Adamat finds out that his wife and oldest son, Josep, are not there. The Crimson Campaign is the second book[1] in The Powder Mage trilogy written by American author Brian McClellan. After fighting hand-to-hand with one of the new powder mage Wardens, called "Black Wardens," and seeing his comrades fall easily, Taniel is the last to retreat and confronts Doravir about her poor leadership. The Autumn Republic is the third book in the fantasy trilogy Powder Mage by Brian McClellan.The Autumn Republic was published in 2015, preceded by Promise of Blood in 2013 and The Crimson Campaign in 2014. Demasolin proposes a plan to distract the Kez while they free the prisoners the Kez are holding (including Gavril), but Tamas argues that there is a leak in Demasolin's camp. Tamas refuses and sets out to fell trees in put rubble in the path of the Kez followers, trying to buy more time. Adamat tracks down last listed owner of the warehouse, a tailor named Haime. No current Talk conversations about this book. He . I enjoyed the first book of this series very much and it got me interested in further exploring of the flintlock fantasy so I was eager to continue with this series and to find out was my infatuation with, [4.5/5 stars] This book didn't let up!! Adamat comes to in a carriage, and is roughly dropped off around Elections Square. Vlora apologizes and Tamas tells Vlora to be with Olem. Taniel with his demons, guilt, arrogance, integrity, insecurities and incredible skills. The storytelling was very different from the first book. There's hardly a moment to breathe in the entire book. For Michelle, my one and only, my friend, my collaborator, and my love. They fight about the different ways they mourned their loss, and Tamas tells Gavril that he decided to kill Manhouch and start the war with the Kez to finally have his vengeance. He falls unconscious as the city blows around him. Stranded behind enemy lines and hounded by the . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Book review: The Crimson Campaign (Powder Mage, #2). Adamat looks for Faye and finds her, saved by the eunuch. Adamat goes to Tumblar to ask for more money for the bribe. Blasts start and Tamas tries to redirect the energy from them away from the city, but it proves to be too much. After getting Ka-poel treated, Doravir shows up to the camp insisting that they release Taniel to into their custody. Some of the dire situations were solved with sheer luck, especially in Adamats POV. He is put up near Julene, now haggard and broken after being strung up for 2 months. currently reading . Tamas generals bicker among themselves, the brigades lose ground every day beneath the Kez onslaught, and Kresimir wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. Adamat wonders he could do in the midst of the large crowd watching. On top of that, several secondary characters abruptly and unexpectedly got bumped from the ugh why do I care to the now thats interesting category. An even more despicable General? He flees with Ka-poel to the Wings of Adom camp for safety. Tamas orders a walking retreat, and after a short physical engagement, and victory, against the Kez, Tamas ponders the depravity of war. Boy, was I wrong. He is the author of the The Powder Mage Trilogy, Gods of Blood and Powder, and other various works. Fell returns and finds Riplas, the eunuch's second-in-command. After a heated discussion, Ket transfers him away from the front line and has Ka-poel sent to be a laundress, limiting their daily interaction to 10 minutes. Bo, convinced that Nila has some powers, slaps her to illicit an emotional response. If there is a The Crimson Campaign SparkNotes, Shmoop guide, or Cliff Notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. Adamat and SouSmith go to The Salty Maiden to meet with the slavers. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links.We earn commission on any purchases made. Tamas is not quite the central character he was in A Promise of Blood, as his son Taniel and Adamat take more of a central role. While being arrested by provosts, Taniel calls the officers in the mess hall to stay and fight, accusing the General Staff of misleading the army. He is stopped by a mugger and hit with the butt of the mugger's gun. Trenches and pikes lead to a collapse of the Kez lines. Faye and Nile talk about being patient and waiting to make a move on Vetas. Tamas chases Nikslaus through the chaos, intent on killing him. [2] to read read. If you'd like to follow through the re-read using the reddit threads (which were posted about once a week, 10 chapters per thread) you can find a navigation hub here: http://www.reddit.com/r/powdermage/comments/2rrzrt/no_spoilers_the_crimson_campaign_reread/. In his absence, it becomes crystal clear how much his presence held together the military. Tamas arrives at the Big Finger to find Gavril's men had taken down the bridge. Rather, they are just one more complication in the larger global conflict; the gods are not the be-all end-all of the story. Taniel Two-Shot, presuming his father to be dead, finds himself the last line of defense against the devastating army of the most powerful god. Taniel heads to apologize to Colonel Doravir, but steps on the toes of her husband, Colonel Bertthur. But I am fuzzy on the details. POWDER MAGE UNIVERSE OFFICIALLY LICENSED JEWELRY FROM BADALI HERE. People in the story dont universally believe the gods have returned, despite a few of them (Taniel, Tamas, Ka-Poel) conversing with the Gods. This despite Taniels prowess at killing the magically enhanced soldiers of the Kez who are stronger than the predecessor soldiers from the previous volume. Bo dispatches him using his powerful sorcery. [2] The audiobook was narrated by Christian Rodska.[3]. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Taniel sneaks into the Kez camp, invisible due to Mihali's sorcery. While I am enjoying it, each of the first two books took me forever to get through. He tears off Vetas' arms and cauterizes the shoulders. He needs 75,000 krana to spring Bo free. Orbit, May 2014 Hardcover, 608 Pages / ISBN: 978-0-316- 2190-8-2 http://www.brianmcclellan.com / https://www.facebook.com/ThePowderMageTrilogy Review copy courtesy of the publisher, Orbit Books, Share this post: on Twitter on Facebook on LinkedIn, Since I am reading this nowI probably should not have read this review. Taniel is disciplined by Ket and her provosts privately. That you are in the right. "[5] Kirkus Reviews gave a more reserved appraisal stating the "book is less relentlessly inventive than the inaugural volume but still impressively distinctive and pungent". Case in point: the character of General Ket, who comes to be an antagonist for Taniel, but a bit more on her later. Fell is highly skilled, and if Vetas is from this same training institute, he is more dangerous than they knew. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth. The Crimson Campaign steps everything good up a notch, and takes the issues down a notch. My rating : 4.25 of 5 stars Series: The Powder Mage Genre: Fantasy, Flintlock Fantasy, Military fiction Published: May 6th 2014 by Orbit The Crimson Campaign is the second book of the Powder Mage trilogy and it picks up a few days after the last events of Promise of Blood.The story is still told from 3 main male POVs and a smaller female POV (that is . Tamas tries to convince Hailona that he is not behind what is going on in Alvation. McClellan also shows how short-sighted leadership can cost a great deal in the long run. The Shady Bunch (a d&d campaign book) Liamsen_mika. All rights reserved. If there is a child of destiny to be found, the child is thus is barely more than a plot point (the young heir Nila is sheltering) and there isnt a sense that hes a savoir. Whats Kresimir and Adom and the other Siblings real background? He has questions for Vetas concerning his enigmatic master, but the answers might lead to more questions. It appears they are poised to level-up once again. With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimir's advancing army. I read the second book of the Powdermage series several years ago and want to read the 3rd book now. Warning: May contain spoilers. Tamas, Vlora, and Olem scout out Alvation with the rest of the powder mages. Whether its a journey to save loved ones, protect ones country, prove oneself or of self-discovery, each one had its own tone, suspense and unexpected twists (except the female POV that fell flat for me and didnt bring much to the story). What? Tamas asked. Questo secondo romanzo della trilogia del "Mago della Polvere" o "Powder Mage" non mi ha convinto e alla lunga mi ha annoiato pur avendo una forte componente dinamica. It's been a few days since I finished. After being provoked, he insults Bertthur and then punches him. It took me a while to publish it but here is the full review on the book! Taniel struggles with the idea of trusting Ricard and running for politics. After his captors guessing on who he could be, one of his interrogators, who turns out to be the Proprietor's Eunuch, recognizes him. Publisher: Orbit. A lot of characters transcended the potential McClellan already gave them in book 1.There was a meticulous development for both Tamas and Taniel (2 of the main POVs) that made these two great characters so real, so human, so relatable at some levels. Taniel grabs the sheet with the blood and jumps out of the window into the river. As such, I appreciated the contrast between Taniels position at the forefront of the Epic side of the story against Adamats more intimate personal connection to the war, though both are direct results of the status-quo changing war between the Kez and Adro. Looking to the Kez camp, he sees Julene, hands cut off, raised on a stake above the camp. Tamas finds Mihali to ask about what kind of help Mihali can provide Tamas' attacking force. Brian McClellan . The book was well structured with a lot of epic battles and fighting scenes (both with firearms and with magic) well distributed throughout the story. Tamas is slowly losing some of his recollection of events, and Vlora, concerned, forces him to eat something. As Ka-poel advances on the guards below, Taniel shimmies down towards them. And how do the Privileged manipulate the elements? As they get close, Adamat spots a fleet of ships from the Brudania-Gurla Trading Company crossing the unopened canal. did not finish . Woman. In other words, while we dont see quite as many women in prominent roles as point-of-view characters, theres a sense of balance to the world as a whole and the female characters have leveled up a little bit compared to the previous volume. Tamas readies his men to flank the Kez when they attack Budweil. I can go on and on with the list. Adamat and the others ambush Vetas as he leaves his house with Nila. Taniel suspects corruption. This article about a 2010s fantasy novel is a stub. Brian McClellan is a LibraryThing Author, an author who lists their personal library on LibraryThing. The Crimson Campaign Powder Mage #2. Julene, all the while, tells Taniel that bringing Kresimir back was a mistake. ; Mad God: Taniel's enchanted bullet is still rattling around in Kresimir's skull, which is driving him even crazier than usual.The only reason the Kez haven't completely curb-stomped the . He finds out that they defended Alvation admirably, minimizing the damage. Bo tries to convince Nila to try his gloves, since some people make it through the dowsers with their magic unnoticed. Taniel muses with an injured Etan about the possibility of a traiter calling the retreat early, and a discrepency with the amounts of black powder ordered and used by the army. But the second half of this book was easily one of the most riveting and well-told narratives Ive read in a LONG time. Borbador Tamas kills the Kez soldiers he finds, letting a group of Deliv go free. Taniel and Ka-poel arrive near the front lines. After a mandatory order to Tamas' soldiers to bathe regularly, Tamas finds Olem and Vlora together bathing. A bodyguard? Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimir's advancing army. Major Doravir and he still butt heads over tactics and how closely Taniel is bound by orders. Tamas' troops make for the cover of the forest as the Kez van guard reach them. The Crimson Campaign is everything the second book in a trilogy should be. Were sorry, but WorldCat does not work without JavaScript enabled. Publication date: Not specified. Chapter 2: Agnes' Diary I Summary: A sailing chase, caves and weird beginnings. Jan 2011 - Aug 20154 years 8 months. A despicable Major? Adamat and Sergeant Oldrich talk through Tamas' presumed death, hiring Bo to help with the attack on Vetas, and how to best guard Adamat's children. After musing about somehow attacking the Kez with a relatively small force, Hilanska informs Tamas that there is a way to sneak his mean into Kez through the catacombs. Field Marshal Tamas has committed a brutal coup against Adro's monarchy and is now in open war with the Kez. Ka-poel's dolls give them the opportunity to fake an artillery attack by having Taniel shoot the dolls in the air. They head to the address Margy gave Adamat to meet Ondraus the Reeve, who is actually the Proprietor, to blackmail Ondraus into giving Adamat the money to free Bo. Also, some twists were incredibly easy to predict (because there were huge hints handed out throughout the story). Kresimir scoops up the riverwater, Taniel included, and Taniel is caught. Taniel, after an all-night beating, is dumped outside in the dirt. The Crimson Campaign is the second book of the Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan . Nila works on stitching Bo's gloves. Better than book one which was very good in it's own right. The characters continue to grow, and the tension is constantly ramping up. What made the Predeii such powerful sorcerers? After the deliberations, Taniel is recruited by the Wings of Adom. Adamat gets stood up by the slaver, and decides to go to Norport himself in search of Josep. To do so he must track down and confront the evil Lord Vetas. Brian McClellan. When Taniel first appears in the novel, he is barely alive, spending most of his time and all of his money in a drug den after waking from a coma. Blossoming Under the Crimson Sky x1: 400,000: Idol Spiritron Dress Ticket x1 . In the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, the heroes delve into the depth of urban adventure in order to stop riots, combat a plague, root out organized crime, and rescue political prisoners before escaping to the harsh badlands of the Storval Plateau, where only the friendship of the barbaric Shoantiand a weapon drawn from the heart of While there, he notices a similarity in Fell's mannerisms to Vetas. He talks to Adamat and Faye about having Adamat help him arrest General Ket and Major Doravir for selling Adran supplies for their own profit and saving Taniel. Summary 'Just plain awesome' -- Brandon Sanderson A staggering defeat on the border of Adro and Kez leaves Tamas and his powder mages in grave danger and cut off from all aid. Woman. Copyright 2001-2023 OCLC. This subreddit is for news and discussion about the Powder Mage universe created by Brian McClellan. Faye is adamant that Adamat stay. Please enable JavaScript on your browser. The Kez begin to attack, using inhumanly fast Wardens. WorldCat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. One of the things I appreciate most about what Brian is doing in these novels, in their Epic Fantasy trappings, is focusing the story on characters with life experience. Language: English. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemys best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. Cut off behind enemy lines with only a fraction of his army, he must lead his men through northern Kez to safety, meanwhile defending his country against the angry god Kresimir, who wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. It felt incredibly forced. Adamat follows the jacket when it gets picked up to a house. Despite my minor (?) By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our, GUNPOWDER AND BULLETS WILL DETERMINE THE VICTOR. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth. After talking with Haime, Adamat believes that Lord Claremonte purchased the property privately using Haime as a middleman. Field Marshal Tamas has committed a brutal coup against Adro's monarchy and is now in open war with the Kez. Tamas decides to head into the city to find Gavril. We earn commission on any purchases made. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. 2014 Brian McClellan (P)2014 Hachette Audio. Nikslaus and a Warden capture Vlora in the confusion, and Nikslaus tries to use her as leverage against Tamas. 4.5 stars. When he finally enters the house, Tamas downs an entire powder charge and takes off to find Nikslaus, yelling his name. Until the crimson shadow returns among new/nine stars and seizes it. Not only did Orbit not blink when I . Tamas and Gavril ride out of camp early in the morning to head to Camenir's grave. The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan 34,537 ratings, 4.36 average rating, 1,658 reviews Open Preview The Crimson Campaign Quotes Showing 1-17 of 17 "You missed the morning's festivities," Bo said to Adamat. One of the bosses, Ket, is a well-defined character with a prominent role in the story though she is primarily a foil for Taniel even if she was extremely well-respected by her subordinates. I think the main reason that I had some problems following all of the different storylines in the first Powder Mage book was that I was reading one chapter per day and discussion as I went. Mihali wants Kresimir healed so that he won't continue in his mad rage to kill everyone. Unfortunately for him, Olem smirks off the reprimands and Vlora snaps and tells Tamas her side of her relationsihp with Taniel. I found this book to be more entertaining than the first, and that's a very good thing for a trilogy. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold . 608 pages first pub 2014 ISBN/UID: 9781405519953. The names and content of the lure documents, the associated domains, and the use of Crimson RAT suggest that the activities discussed in this post are part of a previously reported broader targeting of the education sector by Transparent Tribe. 3 1/2 stars. Format: Hardcover. He is jumped by five members of Doravir's Third Brigade. The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan. With the Kez army in disarray, they escape. Tamas finds Hailona and asks her for help. Claiming it washed away, Tamas plans a trap and sets him men to digging up the flood plains. Mihali tries to convince Taniel to apologize to Doravir. IdolGlo Point (Performance) - Reward Summary. Powder Mage Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Adamat visits Bo and Fell after they are finished breaking Vetas. This subreddit is for news and discussion about the Powder Mage universe created by Brian McClellan. It was first published by Orbit Books on May 6, 2014 and is the sequel to Promise of Blood (2013). Not quite to the level of Sanderson, but somewhat similar overall and with a slightly more modern feel. To do so he must track down and confront the evil Lord Vetas. Adamat finds where Tamas stashed Bo. I've spoken at great length of the awesomeness that are the covers of Promise of Blood and The Crimson Campaign but I haven't said enough about the maps at the beginning of each book. Meaning it alternated between surprising/intriguing/fast paced and extremely boring and insipid. Taniel recovers from the trauma of South Pike Mountain in a mala den, selling some of his final possessions for more of the drug. SouSmith tries to convince him not to go, agrees to go along as long as Adamat sleeps on the decision. Taniel's court-marshaling begins with a quick death sentence for treason. Claremonte himself is lowered in a longboat and begins to address the masses. You really believe it, dont you? Of the multiple characters McClellan presents for points of view, Taniel is the one who shines through, I would go as far to say that this is his book. Let them stack the odds against us. Conclusion He orders his powder mages across the river. And Adamat is hunting for his missing wife. After reinforcing the flank to help General Cethal, Tamas accepts Beon's surrender. After threats and fights between the Deliv and the two powder mages, the group realizes that Duke Nikslaus plans to blow the city. Tamas tells Demasolin to inform all of his spies that Tamas will kill General Saulkin (who is really Duke Nikslaus). Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%, Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%, Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%, Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%. currently reading. Publication date: 20 January 2015. fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced. Reading this book was epic, I hate that it ended with a cliffhanger though. . With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimirs advancing army. Bo knocks a wall out, and they rush in. Reward Totals (1M) . Vetas holds Faye with a knife to her throat. The series concerns the overthrow of a monarchic regime in a military coup . Woman. The Crimson Campaign. After Nila interferes, Vetas promises to hurt her of Jakob, whoever is there tonight. Get help and learn more about the design. There's still so many story lines and people in flux. Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Nila's fist (without any gloves) glows with blue flame. The Kez cavalry charge Tamas' men, but a fog covers their trap. Adamat The Crimson Campaign is the second installment of Brian McClellans Powder Mage Trilogy and as excellent a debut as was A Promise in Blood, he elevated his game with this second novel. They suspect someone is hiding, and Vlora escapes, drawing the Deliv to chase her. Tamas gets his last minute preparations in order before Beon's cuirassiers to arrive. Adamat returns to Ricard with the address of the mala den where Taniel can be found, and Ricard tells Adamat that the address Adamat asked about was privately sold. The Crimson Campaign Author: Brian McClellan (Author) Summary: After his attempted invasion of Kez fails, Tamas must retreat to defend his country from the angry god, Kresimir, while Inspector Adamat tries to rescue his wife from the evil Lord Vetas in this sequel to Promise of Blood eBook, English, 2014 Gather 1,000,000 total to obtain all rewards. He gets news of the fall of Budweil along with Tamas' death. Bo takes Nila to her old employer's house to look for more evidence of the General Staff's corruption. Taniel is tired of 5 retreats in 3 days. Adamat also talks with Ricard about his plans to run for the First Minister of Adro. Series: The Powder Mage Trilogy, Book 2. He finds him being guarded by Colonel Verundish. Tamas sends the carriage driver to surrender, and the driver tells Tamas that the city is filled with gunpowder, set to blow the city up. Your email address will not be published. Taniel kills them in a flurry of hand-to-hand violence, tearing out a jaw of one of his attackers. Tamas and some of his men investigate the catacombs and prepare to lead two brigades against the Kez through the passage. Because, while addressing some of the issues of Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign still had some flaws (for me) and Ill explain the ones that bothered me. Demasolin returns with his men, and later Vlora does as well with a prisoner. However, Kets role in the military (coupled with Vloras role as one of Tamass soldiers) is more important than the character herself. Mihali then tells Tamas that he is worried about Kresimir - he felt him leave but is assured that he is not dead. Adamat stood perfectly still in the middle of a deep hedgerow outside his own summerhouse and stared through the windows at the men in the dining room. "Sworn in Steel by Douglas Hulick and The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan", "The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan Fantasy-Faction", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Crimson_Campaign&oldid=1115473220, This page was last edited on 11 October 2022, at 17:02. Adamat and the rest of the crowd listen as Claremonte speaks to them. Publishers Weekly referred to the book as a "swirling sequel"[4] and Staffers Book Review stated it was "just great fun. The Crimson Campaign Powder Mage #2. Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. Taniels problems with authority come to a head as Ket continually attempts to quell any actions Taniel takes which he feels will further the Adrot cause against the Kez. He runs into Mihali and they discuss the nature of gods as well their respective plans for killing of saving Kresimir. Fate/Grand Order Waltz in the MOONLIGHT/LOSTROOMFate/Grand Order Collaboration Event Pre-Release Campaign . The number of tropes and sub-genres used in this book and series in general was staggering. He and Vlora escape and seek out Sabon's sister, Hailona. . After a parley with the Kez, Tamas returns to camp with Beon, hoping to stash him as the next king of Kez, since he and Tamas get along. Taniel vows to head south and fight the Kez. RSVP to The Harvard Crimson 150th Anniversary Celebration, April 28-29, 2023 . . After interviewing Bo about his compulsion to kill Tamas, Adamat offers a bribe to Verundish. Ka-Poel is slowly revealing herself to be more than just a side-kick to Taniel, as Mihali (one of the two gods in the novel) is in awe of her power as a sorcerer from a foreign land. 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