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Warhammer Chronicles #14
The Orion Trilogy
A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus
Orion is the forest king, lord of Athel Loren and guardian spirit of all that the asrai – the mysterious wood elves – hold dear. Across three novels, he faces old enemies and new dangers, and must call on all his powers and allies if he is to save himself and the ancient forest he calls home.
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Darius Hinks explores both the culture of the Wood Elves and the cycle of life and death their spiritual leader endures each year – and the dangers that his death and rebirth bring to Athel Loren and its people.
THE STORY
Every year, following the long winter, King Orion awakens to reign over the forest kingdom of Athel Loren. But now, as he slowly rouses from his torpor, he realises that a terrible evil has taken hold of him; that his eternal mind has been cursed. Stricken by an uncontrollable rage, he leads his Asrai to war in order to discover the origin of this abominable plot. As the corruption spreads and his powers diminish, he will have to put his fate in the hands of his most loyal subjects, and entrust them with the mission of unmasking the traitors hiding among their ranks.
CONTENTS
The Vaults of Winter
Tears of Isha
The Council of Beasts
Orion is the forest king, lord of Athel Loren and guardian spirit of all that the asrai – the mysterious wood elves – hold dear. Across three novels, he faces old enemies and new dangers, and must call on all his powers and allies if he is to save himself and the ancient forest he calls home.
READ IT BECAUSE
Darius Hinks explores both the culture of the Wood Elves and the cycle of life and death their spiritual leader endures each year – and the dangers that his death and rebirth bring to Athel Loren and its people.
THE STORY
Every year, following the long winter, King Orion awakens to reign over the forest kingdom of Athel Loren. But now, as he slowly rouses from his torpor, he realises that a terrible evil has taken hold of him; that his eternal mind has been cursed. Stricken by an uncontrollable rage, he leads his Asrai to war in order to discover the origin of this abominable plot. As the corruption spreads and his powers diminish, he will have to put his fate in the hands of his most loyal subjects, and entrust them with the mission of unmasking the traitors hiding among their ranks.
CONTENTS
The Vaults of Winter
Tears of Isha
The Council of Beasts
- GenresFantasy
960 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 8, 2018
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About the author
Darius Hinks
63 books130 followersDarius Hinks is an author, writing primarily in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He was born in Birmingham, England, in 1972. He works and lives in Nottinghamshire. Hinks' first novel, Warrior Priest, won the David Gemmel Morningstar award.
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March 29, 2021
The Orion Trilogy introduced me to the world of the Asrai, the Wood Elves. They are rather different than the High Elves and choose to live their lives in the Forest.
During a yearly cycle, in Spring, the Wild Hunt chooses an Asrai to become the avatar of Orion. But, all is not well inside the Asrai realms. An elf, driven mad by grief and shame, has made a foul bargain with Alkhor, a demon of Nurgle. Poisoning the process, the "rebirth" doesn't go according to plan and Orion's reincarnation causes a great deal of conflict.
As the forces of Nurgle try to enter the world, Orion must face the forest spirits and the forces of Nurgle in order to lead the Wild Hunt to cleanse the rest of the invaders.
A good story. Though the ways of the Asrai were new to me, it was interesting. The concept behind the Wild Hunt is also interesting. While not as good as some of the other Warhammer stories I've read, it is still a good addition to my collection.
During a yearly cycle, in Spring, the Wild Hunt chooses an Asrai to become the avatar of Orion. But, all is not well inside the Asrai realms. An elf, driven mad by grief and shame, has made a foul bargain with Alkhor, a demon of Nurgle. Poisoning the process, the "rebirth" doesn't go according to plan and Orion's reincarnation causes a great deal of conflict.
As the forces of Nurgle try to enter the world, Orion must face the forest spirits and the forces of Nurgle in order to lead the Wild Hunt to cleanse the rest of the invaders.
A good story. Though the ways of the Asrai were new to me, it was interesting. The concept behind the Wild Hunt is also interesting. While not as good as some of the other Warhammer stories I've read, it is still a good addition to my collection.
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