Might and Magic: The Shadowsmith
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| The Shadowsmith | |
 The Cover of The Shadowsmith |
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| Author | Geary Gravel |
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| Cover artist | Donald Clavette |
| Country | U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Series | Might and Magic Novels |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Publication date | April, 1996 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 280 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-345-38293-5 |
| Preceded by | The Dreamwright (February 1995) |
| Followed by | The Worldcrafter (cancelled) |
The Shadowsmith is one of two science fantasy novels by Geary Gravel based on and set within the Might and Magic universe. Published by Del Rey Books in 1996, it is a direct sequel to Might and Magic: The Dreamwright and the final released episode in what was originally to be a three-book series. It was planned to be followed by The Worldcrafter, which was cancelled.
[edit] Plot summary
The Shadowsmith picks up where The Dreamwright left off. With Niirphar, the Dreamwright, dead, and his successor, Hitch, cast through a portal into the middle of the treacherous Aulmad, the defenders of the Unseen Wall under Amonwelle struggle to defend the crystal palace from the minions of Dubiel, the Shadowsmith himself. Seemingly against Amonwelle's wishes, Diligence secretly joins an expedition sent to retrieve Hitch from the dense jungles.
Meanwhile, Hitch and the hatchling, Jassad Attqua, proceed southwards to recover the egg-ship from the lake it crashed into. They encounter and add numerous creatures to their party along the way, slowly progressing south while the expedition is captured by Dubiel's minions. Further adventures ensue, culminating in the defeat - and apparent destruction - of the Shadowsmith.
[edit] Continuation
Originally intended as the second episode in a three-book series (planned to act as prequels to the video game, Might and Magic VI), The Shadowsmith turned out to be the conclusion of the series due to the fact that the third and final book in the series, The Worldcrafter, was cancelled by the developers during its production by Geary Gravel. This left the series with unanswered questions and an unresolved cliffhanger ending.
A fan-made campaign for Heroes of Might and Magic V named Legends of the Ancients, set in the same fictional universe, makes many references to the books. Established as fanon, the campaign ties in the Arc and the Bright Star more closely with the Might and Magic series, presenting them as enemies of the Kreegan.
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