Seventh Decimate
Seventh Decimate by Stephen R. Donaldson, published by Gollancz in 2017, is a fantasy novel that delves into the ongoing war between Amika and Belleger. The conflict, steeped in a history that stretches beyond memory, features sorcerers from both sides unleashing the six deadly Decimates—fire, earth, wind, water, lightning, and pestilence. As Belleger’s sorcerers lose their magical powers, Prince Bifalt must confront his own animosity toward sorcery and embark on a perilous journey to uncover a potential solution to save his homeland.
In this edition, readers will follow Prince Bifalt as he navigates the unmapped wastelands in search of a crucial book, The Seventh Decimate, which holds the key to altering the course of the war. The narrative explores themes of conflict, technology, and the struggle for survival in a world where magic and weaponry collide. With 307 pages, this English-language edition presents a rich tapestry of fantasy elements, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a tale of desperation and hope amidst the chaos of war.
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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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