Resultados para "Second" en Epopeyas

"Has your life here been so difficult? You seem to fail upward at every opportunity." So says Careena, the hag teaching Clyde Hatchett how to use magic. It certainly doesn't feel like that to Clyde, who's still got a day job scraping mud (at least he hopes it's mud) out of monster pits. And yet, Clyde's found himself at the center of a massive conspiracy to kill the Emperor. He's the only one with proof that could save the man, and take down an entire network of corrupt nobles, evil slavers, and power-hungry despots.

Four thousand years have passed since Covenant first freed the Land from the devastating grip of Lord Foul and his minions. The monstrous force of Evil has regained its power, once again warping the very fabric and balance of the Land. Armed with his stunning white gold, wild magic, Covenant must battle not only terrifying external forces but his own capacity for despair and devastation. His quest to save the Land from ultimate ruin is as exciting and heroic as ever.

Wu Ying's idle winter, one filled with training and recovery, is thrown awry when his Master and Elder Yang return, injured. The Three Seasons poison fills Master Cheng's veins, slowly killing the powerful Elder. His only hope - a rare antidote. But the ingredients for such an antidote are scarce and located in the deepest wilds.

In this thrilling sequel to Seventh Son, Alvin Maker is awakening to many mysteries: his own strange powers, the magic of the American frontier, and the special virtues of its chosen people, the Native Americans. Alvin has discovered his own unique talent for making things whole again. Now he summons all his powers to prevent the tragic war between Native Americans and the white settlers of North America.

After surviving the schemes of a vengeful goddess and learning some shattering truths about her former life, the warrior Tyn feels estranged from her role guarding her ruler. Grappling with knowledge of her identity, she unleashes her frustration on all the wrong people. When an old enemy returns wielding an unstoppable, realm-crushing weapon and Tyn is swept up in the path of destruction, she must make a choice about who she is and who she wants to be.

Escaped! The ruthless CEO Russell, the person behind the plot that nearly destroyed the griffin’s world, has escaped from custody. Sworn to kill him, Harrell White-shoulders joins a flock of griffin rangers charged with tracking him down. Joined by his ex-mate Vaniss, the enormous jungle griffin Shrike, and Investigator Kwap, Harrell is determined to recapture the escaped human before he can do any more damage. It proves a task harder than any of them imagined.

The Gate of Ice is the only way in or out of the mountain—at least that's supposed to be true. There's a second gate, a smuggler's gate dug in secret over decades by a Southcaver named Yale. The Southcaver dwarves might not be the most reputable in the mountain, but they have a certain tenacity and rebellious streak that Yale depends on. Topaz, a Southcaver smelter's daughter, decides to accept proposals of marriage. She doesn't anticipate getting mixed up with the existence of the Second Gate, much less the fate of the whole mountain.

Having found the truth, Lu Jie is set out on a path against the very heavens. Now exiled from the sect and under the Lord of the Seventh Peak, he must branch out into his own, creating the foundations of a new era starting from Taizhou. But winter is fast approaching. And with it, come demonic beasts. Lu Jie’s enemies lurk in the shadows, scheming to bring him down, all the while a powerful and old foe is rising from deep beneath the earth. To win this time, he will need to understand the power that lurks within the depth of his spirits.

Having ascended to the prestigious role of High Priestess of Philosophia Naturalis, Kadia Greene faces challenges that push her to her limits. Tasked with restoring ancient teachings and gathering followers, she embarks on a perilous journey with her friends. As they traverse dangerous terrains and navigate political intrigue, cities are forsaken, mountains are set ablaze, and temples are constructed on secluded peaks. Yet, amid her feats, Kadia grapples with a deteriorating mental state, often losing track of time, reality, and even her own identity.

Mark and Ben travel deep into the Blue Temple's hidden horde of treasures in an attempt to recover gold and Swords for Sir Andrew. Gods, demons and human traitors have other plans for the Swords and for the adventurers. When playing the game of the gods no one's survival is secure, even a god's.

I wasn’t born to rule. I’m the king’s second son, the spare that won’t inherit any real power. Despite my fate, I’ve always felt like I was destined for more. When a surprise journey to the elvish kingdom of Hamelin puts me in the crosshairs of scheming nobles, magical talismans, brutal orc hybrids, and ruthless brigands, I finally have the chance to prove myself.

HINWEIS: Dies ist das Bundle einer Serie mit vier Teilen. Epische Fantasy-Reihe mit überraschenden Wendungen! Der fintenreiche Vollzeitganove Leonard Wagner, bekommt von einem mysteriösen Sammler aus Miami einen verlockenden Auftrag. Er soll das Leichentuch Christi gegen eine Kopie austauschen. Tatsächlich gelingt ihm das gefährliche Unterfangen im Dom von Turin. Doch der angebliche Sammler entpuppt sich als hasserfüllter Milliardär. Mit dem Ziel, den Vatikan zu vernichten, klont er den Gekreuzigten aus der DNA des Tuches.

HINWEIS: Dies ist der erste Teil einer Serie. Es gibt drei nahtlose Fortsetzungen und ein Bundle. Epische Fantasy-Reihe mit überraschenden Wendungen! Der fintenreiche Vollzeitganove Leonard Wagner, bekommt von einem mysteriösen Sammler aus Miami einen verlockenden Auftrag. Er soll das Leichentuch Christi gegen eine Kopie austauschen. Tatsächlich gelingt ihm das gefährliche Unterfangen im Dom von Turin. Doch der angebliche Sammler entpuppt sich als hasserfüllter Milliardär. Mit dem Ziel, den Vatikan zu vernichten, klont er den Gekreuzigten aus der DNA des Tuches.

HINWEIS: Dies ist der vierte und letzte Teil einer Serie. Es gibt noch ein Bundle. Epische Fantasy-Reihe mit überraschenden Wendungen! Der fintenreiche Vollzeitganove Leonard Wagner, bekommt von einem mysteriösen Sammler aus Miami einen verlockenden Auftrag. Er soll das Leichentuch Christi gegen eine Kopie austauschen. Tatsächlich gelingt ihm das gefährliche Unterfangen im Dom von Turin. Doch der angebliche Sammler entpuppt sich als hasserfüllter Milliardär. Mit dem Ziel, den Vatikan zu vernichten, klont er den Gekreuzigten aus der DNA des Tuches.

HINWEIS: Dies ist der dritte Teil einer Serie. Es gibt noch eine nahtlose Fortsetzung und ein Bundle. Epische Fantasy-Reihe mit überraschenden Wendungen! Der fintenreiche Vollzeitganove Leonard Wagner, bekommt von einem mysteriösen Sammler aus Miami einen verlockenden Auftrag. Er soll das Leichentuch Christi gegen eine Kopie austauschen. Tatsächlich gelingt ihm das gefährliche Unterfangen im Dom von Turin. Doch der angebliche Sammler entpuppt sich als hasserfüllter Milliardär. Mit dem Ziel, den Vatikan zu vernichten, klont er den Gekreuzigten aus der DNA des Tuches.

HINWEIS: Dies ist der zweite Teil einer Serie. Es gibt zwei nahtlose Fortsetzungen und ein Bundle. Epische Fantasy-Reihe mit überraschenden Wendungen! Der fintenreiche Vollzeitganove Leonard Wagner, bekommt von einem mysteriösen Sammler aus Miami einen verlockenden Auftrag. Er soll das Leichentuch Christi gegen eine Kopie austauschen. Tatsächlich gelingt ihm das gefährliche Unterfangen im Dom von Turin. Doch der angebliche Sammler entpuppt sich als hasserfüllter Milliardär. Mit dem Ziel, den Vatikan zu vernichten, klont er den Gekreuzigten aus der DNA des Tuches.

Oona, a slave beaten and tortured, is saved from certain death by a pirate queen. Nurtured and nursed back to health by Red Meera, Oona becomes the Second Queen of the Westermen, the largest fighting force in the known world. When Meera falls near death from poison, Oona becomes First Queen. Will she use her newfound power to avenge herself on her former master? Indeed, she will - him and those who originally took her. The wrath of the Westermen is about to fall on the slave masters. There will be no mercy.

The dust of betrayal has barely settled, and the threat of war from neighboring Mirdon looms larger than ever. Oren must unite the nobility of Westmere to fight the enemy and get them to trust his lead—or he might face a war within his borders and an invasion. But snow will hold the mountain passes closed and the kingdom secure until spring. Oren has earned the respect and loyalty of unruly men before, when he served as Captain of the Mountain Guard, and he can do it again.

The city of Liebe is gone and Oscar presumed dead. With Tabby Miss Cakes adrift in a crumbling realm of myth and memory, she is not sure what’s real anymore—or if anything ever was. When Oscar reappears, inexplicably alive, the two stumble into a bizarrely wholesome world where animals sand horses, kindness is weaponised, and no one seems to notice the sky is falling.

Sure, creating new worlds and guiding imaginary people on grand adventures was an amazing pastime, but finding myself imprisoned within one of my fantasy realms wasn’t on the agenda...My life went from picture-perfect to a complete disaster in the blink of an eye, but it took several years before I recognized the bitter irony of my downfall. Not that it mattered. With only death to look forward to, I found no amusement in the cruel joke until an unexpected visitor changed everything.