Resultados para "Second" en Epopeyas

After saving Hamelin and earning the loyalty of Princess Adriana, I’m called back to Sevona to claim my birthright as crown prince. But the road home is anything but simple. A hidden dwarf city is under siege. A relentless knight in black armor watches my every move. And a rival noble house schemes to tear our kingdom apart for another’s favor.

"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.

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.

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.

Thomas Covenant was shocked by Linden Avery’s demand; but he realized that, despite their awful failure on The Isle of The One Tree, there was no alternative but to return and fight. Mhoram had warned him: “…In the end, you must return to the Land.” After a long and arduous journey overland, the company reaches Revelstone. Following a fiery showdown with Gibbon Raver, Covenant discovers that he can come to terms with—and control—his awesome power. As he readies himself for the final showdown with Lord Foul, the Despiser, Thomas Covenant knows he has the answer at last.

Thus Thomas Covenant, accompanied by Linden Avery, begins his search for the One Tree aboard the giantship Starfare’s Gem. Armed with the knowledge given to him in Andelain by his trusted friend, the Forestal Hile Troy, Covenant was determined to succeed. He was the last hope for the salvation of the Land, because only he had the power to forge a new Staff of Law and, with it, to stop the encroaching desecration of the Sunbane and the bloody sacrificial rites of the Clave.

Mia Corvere, distruttrice di imperi, ha trovato il suo posto tra le Lame di Nostra Signora del benedetto omicidio, ma sono in tanti all'interno della Chiesa Rossa a pensare che non se lo meriti. La sua posizione è fragile, e non si sta affatto avvicinando alla vendetta cui agogna. Ma dopo uno scontro letale con un vecchio nemico, Mia inizia a sospettare quali siano i veri moventi della Chiesa Rossa. Al termine dei grandi giochi di Godsgrave, Mia tradisce la Chiesa e si vende come schiava per avere la possibilità di mantenere la promessa che ha fatto il giorno in cui ha perso tutto.

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.

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.

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.

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.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume. J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ‘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told’. And for many years readers would need to be...