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In the wake of Alaric the Goth’s conquest of Rome, the empire splinters into rival kingdoms that threaten war. A millennium later, Europe has risen from barbarian ravages into a quasi‑civilized realm. Trade thrives along rivers and roads, and the harsh labor of farming is eased by the omnipresent magic granted by the gods. The once‑worshipped barbarian deities have been domesticated, their blood‑sacrificial rites replaced by festive gatherings, parties, and family picnics. Yet the gods increasingly stir, hinting that they will reclaim a forgotten power before quietly slipping into oblivion.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Simon Morden
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