Daybreak on a Different Mountain
Daybreak on a Different Mountain by Colin Greenland is a New Ed edition published by Unwin Paperbacks in 1986. This fantasy novel unfolds in the city of Thryn, which is isolated and decaying, cut off from a world it no longer remembers. The ancient scriptures of Thryn speak of the god Gomath, whose long-awaited return is prophesied to restore the city. The narrative follows Lupio, a cynical young aristocrat, who becomes entangled in this prophecy and decides to defy ancient laws by fleeing the city.
Readers will find a journey filled with exploration and conflict as Lupio teams up with Dubilier, a failed poet seeking to escape his own despair. Their travels take them through uncharted lands in search of the lost god, with contrasting motivations driving their quest. The themes of fantasy and science fiction intertwine as the characters navigate their personal struggles against the backdrop of a decaying civilization. This edition contains 246 pages and is presented in English, offering a unique perspective on the interplay between hope and disillusionment.
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Walled off from a world it no longer remembers, the city of Thryn decays in arrogant isolation. Its ancient scriptures tell of the god,Gomath, who will one day return to perfect his city. But his return has been long awaited.In a bizarre coincidence of events, Lupio, a cynical and decadent young aristocrat, is unwillingly entangled in the prophecy. Appalled, he decides to break ancient law and flee the city. He joins up with Dubilier, a failed poet and dreamer, who is trying to escape from the death of inspiration and love. Together they travel through uncharted lands in search of the lost god. One of them wants to find him. The other certainly does not…
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