Den Patrick

From celebrated fantasy author Den Patrick comes WITCHSIGN, the first novel in a fresh and exciting new fantasy trilogy It has been seventy-five years since the dragons' rule of fire and magic was ended. Out of the ashes, the Solmindre Empire was born. Since then, the tyrannical Synod has worked hard to banish all manifestations of the arcane from existence. However, children are still born bearing the taint of the arcane, known to all as witchsign. Vigilants are sent out across the continent of Vinterkveld to find and capture all those bearing the mark. No one knows when the Vigilants of the Synod will appear and enforce the Empire's laws. But today they're coming. And gods help those who bear the sign of the witch.

Witchsign

An ornate yet dark fantasy, with echoes of Mervyn Peake, Robin Hobb and Jon Courtenay Grimwood. An original and beautifully imagined world, populated by unforgettable characters. Lucien de Fontein has grown up different. One of the mysterious and misshapen Orfano who appear around the Kingdom of Landfall, he is a talented fighter yet constantly lonely, tormented by his deformity, and well aware that he is a mere pawn in a political game. Ruled by an insane King and the venomous Majordomo, it is a world where corruption and decay are deeply rooted - but to a degree Lucien never dreams possible when he first discovers the plight of the 'insane' women kept in the haunting Sanatoria. Told in a continuous narrative interspersed with flashbacks we see Lucien grow up under the care of his tutors. We watch him forced through rigorous Testings, and fall in love, set against his yearning to discover where he comes from, and how his fate is tied to that of every one of the deformed Orfano in the Kingdom, and of the eerie Sanatoria itself.

The Boy with the Porcelain Blade

Book Two in stunning Scandinavia-inspired fantasy trilogy The Ashen Torment. BOOK TWO OF THE ASHEN TORMENT Steiner, blacksmith, hero, has taken a hammer to the Empire, freeing the dead and children with withcsign alike from their fiery prison. Now he plans to finish what he started. Kimi, dragon-speaker, princess, must seek her father's court and win the support of his armies before news of her escape dooms her people. Silverdust, ancient, dead, journeys to the heart of the empire as a prisoner - to meet the Emperor for what he hopes will be the final time. Kjellrun, witch, killer, still reeling from the loss of her uncle when she is ripped from her family, fears this power within her. But she must harness that force - and soon - if she hopes to survive. Scattered by fortune, plagued by danger, Steiner's crew rise against the dark rule that has cost them so much. The old gods are waking. The dragons are free. May gods help those who bear the sign of the witch. Den Patrick's thrilling new series continues in the sequel to the acclaimed WITCHSIGN. /p> The old gods are waking. The dragons are free. May gods help those who bear the sign of the witch. Den Patrick's thrilling new series continues in the sequel to the acclaimed WITCHSIGN.

Stormtide

The Boy Who Wept Blood

Nightfall (Ashen Torment, Book 3)

A manual, complete with illustrations, that looks at the Elvish race and the way they fight war. With a history of the race, an assessment on how they, as immortals, face death, and accounts of famous engagements, this is the perfect companion for any fantasy wargamer or roleplayer, as well as being a door into a wonderful and original fantasy world.

Elves War-Fighting Manual

The Boy with the Porcelain Blade (The Erebus Sequence)

Mixing Machiavellian intrigue and the high fantasy of authors like Scott Lynch and Robin Hobb, Den Patrick's fantasy novels, with their Renaissance Italy like setting have brought an enticing new flavour to the fantasy genre. In a castle that is, itself, reminiscent of Gormenghast in its size and brooding presence a collection of young, flawed but resilient outsiders find their way in a dangerous society teetering on the brink of dramatic change, even as it learns the fantastical secrets of its past. Anea is the Silent Queen and she is struggling to bring change to the ancient society of Landfall. Vested interests and dark magics alike are determined to hold onto power and in a society where the loyalties of many are fluid and the true nature of the players is hidden the game of politics can be a lethal one even for those close to the throne. Den Patrick has won an enthusiastic audience for this series and has rapidly become a key figure amongst a new generation of fantasy writers bringing a fresh engagement to the genre world both on the page and within the fan community.

The Girl on the Liar's Throne

Adrian Tchaikovsky

Storm Constantine

With the impending crises of climate change, scarcity of water, dwindling energy reserves and spiraling global populations, the effective management of our land and the food it produces has never been more relevant. Established in 1938 by a small group of far-seeing and enthusiastic engineers and agriculturalists, the Institution of Agricultural Engineers provides a professional nexus for the scientists, technologists, engineers, and managers working in the many and varied forms of land-based industry. In 2013, to mark their 75th anniversary, the IAgrE have commissioned a book that looks forward at what the future might hold. To help them achieve this, they approached NewCon Press. Looking Landwards attracted submissions from within the UK, from the USA, Australia, mainland Europe, Africa, and Asia; from professional writers and would-be writers, from scientists and engineers who are actively involved in dealing with the book's themes to people who have simply been inspired by them. Looking Landwards features the very best of these stories. Twenty-three works of science fiction and speculation that dare to look to the future and examine what lies ahead for farming, for agricultural engineering and for all of us.

Looking Landwards

Steiner, blacksmith, hero, has taken a hammer to the Empire, freeing the dead and children with witchsign alike from their fiery prison. Now he plans to finish what he started. Kimi, dragon-speaker, princess, must seek her father's court and win the support of his armies before news of her escape dooms her people. Silverdust, ancient, dead, journeys to the heart of the empire as a prisoner - to meet the Emperor for what he hopes will be the final time. Kjellrun, witch, killer, still reeling from the loss of her uncle when she is ripped from her family, fears this power within her. But she must harness that force - and soon - if she hopes to survive. Scattered by fortune, plagued by danger, Steiner's crew rise against the dark rule that has cost them so much. The old gods are waking. The dragons are free. May gods help those who bear the sign of the witch.

Draci byli poraženi i s jejich magií. Něco však zůstalo - stále se rodí děti s čarodějným znamením. Císařství se snaží všechny takové děti odstranit a nikdo neví kam. Stejný osud čeká i Steinera, který musí bojovat za život svůj, i své sestry. Válka s draky skončila před sedmdesáti pěti lety. Zůstalo však po nich čarodějné znamení, které dává lidem magickou moc nad elementy. Císařství, které povstalo a draky porazilo, mezi lidmi prohlašuje, že je znamení poskvrněním, které musí být odstraněno. Proto každoročně děti s tímto poskvrněním odváží pryč. Mezi těmito dětmi je i Steiner, mladý kovář, kterého vojáci seberou a posadí s unesenými na loď. Jaký je čeká osud? A jaký osud čeká Steinera? Je odvážen na popravu, nebo se stane otrokem Císařství? Nebo bude jako zrno písku v soukolí plánů Císaře a jeho tajemných Strážců? Co se stane s jeho mladší sestrou Kjellrunn, kterou chce ochránit? Příběh dvou sourozenců se tak začíná proplétat s osudem celého Císařství. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Čarodějné znamení

Découvrez ici pour la première fois le sombre héritage qui retrace l'histoire des orcs, de leurs croyances, de leurs coutumes et de leurs rancoeurs envers les autres races depuis leur apparition sur Naer Evain. Un guide illustré, indispensable, établi d'après des témoignages d'orcs recueillis au péril de nombreuses vies.

La Voie du Saccage

Les Orcs

« Nous vivons pour la guerre. » « Il nous revient de régner sur la montagne, la forêt, la plaine et la rivière. Nous sommes les orcs, et un jour le monde entier nous appartiendra. » Découvrez ici pour la première fois le sombre héritage qui retrace l’histoire des orcs, de leurs croyances, de leurs coutumes et de leurs rancœurs envers les autres races depuis leur apparition sur Naer Evain. Un guide illustré, indispensable, établi d’après des témoignages d’orcs recueillis au péril de nombreuses vies. « Un dernier mot à propos des orcs. J’espère ne plus jamais avoir à leur adresser la parole, ni même à poser les yeux sur l’une de ces brutes scarifiées. Que le but de leur existence soit d’exterminer tous ceux qui sont différents d’eux devrait constituer un avertissement suffisant pour toutes les races. Sebastian Venghaus Anthropologue royal, Hoïm » Aussi traduits : Les Elfes – L’Art de la Guerre Les Nains – Manuel de Campagne

Les Orcs - La Voie du saccage

An ornate yet dark fantasy, with echoes of Mervyn Peake, Robin Hobb and Jon Courtenay Grimwood. An original and beautifully imagined world, populated by unforgettable characters. In a castle that is, itself, reminiscent of Gormenghast in its size and brooding presence a collection of young, flawed but resilient outsiders find their way in a dangerous society teetering on the brink of dramatic change, even as it learns the fantastical secrets of its past. The Boy with the Porcelain Blade: Lucien de Fontein has grown up different. One of the mysterious and misshapen Orfano who appear around the Kingdom of Landfall, he is a talented fighter yet constantly lonely, tormented by his deformity, and well aware that he is a mere pawn in a political game. The Boy who Wept Blood: Sworn to protect the silent queen Anea as she struggles to bring a new democracy to Demesne, Dino finds himself drawn into a deadly game of political intrigue as the aristocratic families of Landfall conspire to protect their privilege. The Girl on the Liar's Throne: Anea is the Silent Queen and she is struggling to bring change to the ancient society of Landfall. Vested interests and dark magics alike are determined to hold onto power and in a society where the loyalties of many are fluid and the true nature of the players is hidden the game of politics can be a lethal one even for those close to the throne.

The Erebus Sequence

Written in the form of a soldier's manual on strategy, tactics and weapons THE ORCS WAR-FIGHTING MANUAL is an innovative and fun way for readers and gamers to add colour and excitement to their knowledge of fantasy's premier villains. Translated from the original Orcish the book contains details on Orc strengths and weakness, key tactics, survival and field tips and accounts of notorious battles from Orc history as well as key tips on defeating Elves and Dwarves. Puny humans are not considered worth discussing. With companion volumes for Elves and Dwarves, gaming and comics writer Den Patrick builds up his very own fantasy world and tells its history in a unique and entertaining way. Illustrated throughout and comes complete with battle and formation maps.

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