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Wycaan Master #2
The First Decree: Wycaan Master Book 2
It was I, King Hothen the Elder, who led the surviving dwarf warriors from the battlefield. Our numbers were perilously small, our prospects harrowing. We left our dead to the vultures and the crows.
With our armies decimated, I led our people to a deep cave, far away, and there we built mighty Hothengold. The first law passed was one of survival, known as The First Decree. No man, elf or other – save dwarves – were allowed under the mountains. Those who wandered our way fell to our axes, and the great dwarf nation drifted out of sight and mind of even the most ambitious emperors.
But hearken to my words, noble dwarves. The land of Odessiya will never heal until the races reunite. Whether by promise or blade, the Alliance will rise again, and the dwarf nation shall take its rightful place at the council of the great races.
Until then, my people, I counsel patience, a trait rarely found among dwarves. Grow our clans and our wealth away from the eyes of the empire, but never forget who we once were.
Be vigilant, be patient, and wait the coming of the Wycaan.
With our armies decimated, I led our people to a deep cave, far away, and there we built mighty Hothengold. The first law passed was one of survival, known as The First Decree. No man, elf or other – save dwarves – were allowed under the mountains. Those who wandered our way fell to our axes, and the great dwarf nation drifted out of sight and mind of even the most ambitious emperors.
But hearken to my words, noble dwarves. The land of Odessiya will never heal until the races reunite. Whether by promise or blade, the Alliance will rise again, and the dwarf nation shall take its rightful place at the council of the great races.
Until then, my people, I counsel patience, a trait rarely found among dwarves. Grow our clans and our wealth away from the eyes of the empire, but never forget who we once were.
Be vigilant, be patient, and wait the coming of the Wycaan.
- GenresFantasy
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First published March 1, 2013
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About the author
Alon Shalev
14 books122 followersAlon Shalev lives and writes in two worlds. He is the author of three social justice-themed novels and a series of Young Adult Epic Fantasy. He swears there is a connection.
In 2010, while on a family camping trip in Northern California, Shalev began writing an epic fantasy novel to read to his sons around the campfire. Over the next five years, both sons and the ancient redwood forests bore witness to the summoning of the Wycaan Masters.
His first epic fantasy novel, At The Walls Of Galbrieth, won the 2013 Eric Hoffer Book Award - YA Category and was a Grand Prize Finalist. The sequel, The First Decree, was released in March 2013, and there has been a book every year. In September 2015, From Ashes They Rose - Wycaan Master Book 5, was released and Calhei No More, the final book in the series, was released in November 2016. All books are published by Tourmaline Books.
More details of these novels and future projects can be found at the author's website (www.alonshalev.com) and he blogs at www.elfwriter.com.
Shalev's also explores using fiction as a platform for social justice. In 2012 Unwanted Heroes (pub. Three Clover Press) was released. Unwanted Heroes brings together an old, battle-scarred Chinese American war vet and an idealistic and pretentious young Englishmen, who share a love for San Francisco, coffee and wine. They soon discover they share even more when repressed memories bring them together as they find in each other unlikely allies to set themselves free from the tragic past that binds them both.
Other novels include:
A Gardener's Tale: a story of healing of family, land and community, along with a look at the Pagan religion and its time-honored impact upon rural communities.
The Accidental Activist: a fictional account of the astonishing 'McLibel' trial that captivated Britain in the 1990's, a David .v. Goliath court case that highlights the treachery and ruthlessness of the multinational corporations and how the advent of the Internet can curb them, when a few individuals refuse to back down. It is a defense of Freedom of Speech and the acknowledgment of the Internet as a tool for social change.
In 2010, while on a family camping trip in Northern California, Shalev began writing an epic fantasy novel to read to his sons around the campfire. Over the next five years, both sons and the ancient redwood forests bore witness to the summoning of the Wycaan Masters.
His first epic fantasy novel, At The Walls Of Galbrieth, won the 2013 Eric Hoffer Book Award - YA Category and was a Grand Prize Finalist. The sequel, The First Decree, was released in March 2013, and there has been a book every year. In September 2015, From Ashes They Rose - Wycaan Master Book 5, was released and Calhei No More, the final book in the series, was released in November 2016. All books are published by Tourmaline Books.
More details of these novels and future projects can be found at the author's website (www.alonshalev.com) and he blogs at www.elfwriter.com.
Shalev's also explores using fiction as a platform for social justice. In 2012 Unwanted Heroes (pub. Three Clover Press) was released. Unwanted Heroes brings together an old, battle-scarred Chinese American war vet and an idealistic and pretentious young Englishmen, who share a love for San Francisco, coffee and wine. They soon discover they share even more when repressed memories bring them together as they find in each other unlikely allies to set themselves free from the tragic past that binds them both.
Other novels include:
A Gardener's Tale: a story of healing of family, land and community, along with a look at the Pagan religion and its time-honored impact upon rural communities.
The Accidental Activist: a fictional account of the astonishing 'McLibel' trial that captivated Britain in the 1990's, a David .v. Goliath court case that highlights the treachery and ruthlessness of the multinational corporations and how the advent of the Internet can curb them, when a few individuals refuse to back down. It is a defense of Freedom of Speech and the acknowledgment of the Internet as a tool for social change.
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February 27, 2014
This was an excellent sequel in the Wycaan Master series. In the first book, we were introduced to an adventurous set of teenagers comprised of elves and humans. All were misfits for their own individual secrets in a world divided but wonderfully found each other as the solution to their isolation. Their uniting has built the bridge for others to follow along that unification.
The First Decree takes us to the next section by introducing dwarves to the rag-tag gang. The depth of world building and race creation in this series is what it means to be epic fantasy. There is culture and presence with each individual as well as their associated races. I'm really crossing my fingers to get to see more of the Aqua'lansis. They are a new breed to my fantasy mythos, and I am certainly intrigued with their race. Mr. Shalev has even managed to create a system of evolution from the disruption to his authorverse's dawn of history to the modern telling of the story.
The story line moves along with great energy and action. There is a touch of romance and a dash of heroism. The characters struggle and conquer and fail. I really cannot come up with enough great things to say about these books. All because a father wanted to entertain his son on a picnic. Beautiful.
The First Decree takes us to the next section by introducing dwarves to the rag-tag gang. The depth of world building and race creation in this series is what it means to be epic fantasy. There is culture and presence with each individual as well as their associated races. I'm really crossing my fingers to get to see more of the Aqua'lansis. They are a new breed to my fantasy mythos, and I am certainly intrigued with their race. Mr. Shalev has even managed to create a system of evolution from the disruption to his authorverse's dawn of history to the modern telling of the story.
The story line moves along with great energy and action. There is a touch of romance and a dash of heroism. The characters struggle and conquer and fail. I really cannot come up with enough great things to say about these books. All because a father wanted to entertain his son on a picnic. Beautiful.
May 18, 2013
After having read the first part of this story, the expectations for this second part were very high.
Luckily the writer managed to keep the same quality as the first book, and even add some extra to it. Lot of fighting and action in this book, nice things happening and sad things too (unfortunately).
Now looking forward to reading the third part, hoping it will be the conclusion of the story (although so many things are still left open at the end of this story, that I wonder how the writer will fit everything in only one extra part).
Keep up the good work, and you have great cover-art!
Luckily the writer managed to keep the same quality as the first book, and even add some extra to it. Lot of fighting and action in this book, nice things happening and sad things too (unfortunately).
Now looking forward to reading the third part, hoping it will be the conclusion of the story (although so many things are still left open at the end of this story, that I wonder how the writer will fit everything in only one extra part).
Keep up the good work, and you have great cover-art!
April 2, 2014
A great 2nd Book in the Series
A great 2nd Book in the Series
I chose this rating because although this story has totally grabbed me and is extremely well written and the characters are awesome...I feel like it's just a bit too serious and not enough opportunities for true laughter. I feel that sometimes it's important when dealing with such intense subject matter, there needs to be brevity to lighten the mood here and there. Other than that this book was an awesome middle book in the Wycaan Master Series!! Great job Aron!
A great 2nd Book in the Series
I chose this rating because although this story has totally grabbed me and is extremely well written and the characters are awesome...I feel like it's just a bit too serious and not enough opportunities for true laughter. I feel that sometimes it's important when dealing with such intense subject matter, there needs to be brevity to lighten the mood here and there. Other than that this book was an awesome middle book in the Wycaan Master Series!! Great job Aron!
December 29, 2015
The First Decree
How to express it , totally awesome. The politics, humor, and intrigue are thoroughly enjoyable. Once I started found it hard to put down. Get it and read it.
How to express it , totally awesome. The politics, humor, and intrigue are thoroughly enjoyable. Once I started found it hard to put down. Get it and read it.
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