Seventh Decimate
Seventh Decimate by Stephen R. Donaldson, published by Gollancz in 2017, is a captivating addition to the realms of science fiction and fantasy. This first edition spans 307 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds amidst a long-standing war between Amika and Belleger, where sorcerers unleash devastating powers on the battlefield. As the conflict escalates, Prince Bifalt of Belleger faces a dire situation when his sorcerers lose their magical abilities, forcing him to confront his own biases and embark on a perilous quest.
In this gripping tale, readers will follow Prince Bifalt as he navigates the treacherous wastelands in search of a mysterious book known as The Seventh Decimate, which may hold the key to reversing the tide of war. Alongside his last comrade, Elgart, Bifalt’s journey is fraught with challenges as he grapples with the implications of sorcery and the fate of his homeland. The book delves into themes of conflict, technology, and the supernatural, offering a rich exploration of the dynamics between magic and warfare.
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The war between Amika and Belleger has raged for generations. Its roots lie in the distant past, beyond memory. Sorcerers from both sides rain destruction down on the battlefield, wielding the six deadly Decimates of fire, earth, wind, water, lightning, and pestilence. Prince Bifalt hopes that Belleger’s new weapons technology, the rifle, will provide a decisive advantage. But when Belleger’s sorcerers are mysteriously deprived of their magical abilities, leaving them unable to defend against Amika, he must set aside his own deep hatred of sorcery and work to solve this new enigma. Grasping at any chance to save his beloved homeland, Prince Bifalt of Belleger sets out on a hazardous journey across the unmapped wastelands to the east. With Elgart, his last comrade, Bifalt pursues the long-hidden trail of the one object that might be able to turn the tide of the endless war – a book entitled The Seventh Decimate
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