The definitions and origins of a culture inescapably mold the
future of a people. The seeds sown by generations long buried grow
to bear unexpected fruit in the present. What if a people, with no
language and no history, joined a world already in progress? On the
island of Mirabalpur, sheltered by Qaiyore's vast inland sea, the
magi of Mir struggle to find a future and escape the ghosts of
their past. Once a mighty empire now fallen into civil disarray,
Mir finds itself confronted with grim reminders of the atrocities
of its imperial history. Beneath the floating city of Annaeyana,
Sinari nomads amass in the northern deserts. Believing the city to
be the prison home of their god Sin-Alb, they prepare for jyhad. In
the fertile lands to the south, rival kingdoms struggle for
dominance and survival. Located on the Qaiyore's great rivers rich
with trade and agriculture, would-be empire builders are caught in
a brutal maelstrom not of their own making. Throughout Qaiyore
drift the Eerith, spirit beings and living history lessons. Once a
race of slaves, these normally passive ancients have begun to act
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2002 |
First published: |
December 2002 |
Authors: |
M. Keaton
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
392 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-25825-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
|
LSN: |
0-595-25825-5 |
Barcode: |
9780595258253 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!