Books like Blood of the Fold by Terry Goodkind
In the third book of the Sword of Truth series, the Blood of the Fold pursue individuals who possess a powerful gift. They discover that the Emperor Jagang, known as the Dream Walker, is using dreams and images to compel the gifted people to follow his orders, including heinous acts they would normally refuse. The only escape from Jagang’s influence is to recite the oath that binds individuals to the protective magic of the Lord Rahl. After a climactic battle with the D’Haran army, the survivors invoke the oath, freeing themselves from the waking nightmare orchestrated by Jagang.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Terry Goodkind
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