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The Path of Daggers, the eighth book in Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time saga, follows a sweeping Seanchan offensive featuring man‑carrying flying reptiles and captive female magic‑workers. The story centers on Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, who is forced to confront the painful reality of his own power as it kills those he loves, deepening his fear that his destiny is to remove everyone important to him.
The narrative opens with a slower pace that builds relationships before the action accelerates. Jordan’s precise world‑building, sophisticated magic system, and deft use of multiple viewpoints give the novel the rich texture the series is known for, while personal stakes—from turnip farmers to peddlers—remain ever present along the heroes’ path.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Robert Jordan
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[1]: https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Books:The_Daggerfall_Chronicles "The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages"
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