The Sundering (series)

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The Sundering is a duology of fantasy novels by Jacqueline Carey, comprised of Banewreaker, and Godslayer. The series depicts a conflict between light and dark, with many of the common conventions of fantasy fiction. The world and many of the characters of the novels are similar to those found in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, as Carey presents a similar story as a tragedy told from the "dark" side's perspective. Though one side can be considered light, consisting of Elf-like creatures, Men, and Dwarves, and dark, with an army of Trolls, neither can be considered solely "good" or "evil".

Contents

[edit] Novels

The Sundering consists of the following novels (with release dates). This is also the chronological order within the story.

[edit] Background

The events of the novels are a continuation of the Shaper's War.

[edit] The Shapers

  • Satoris Third-Born, his Lordship, the leader of the forces of Darkhaven. Once named "The Sower" because of his gift, quickening of the flesh. His enemies have named him "Banewreaker" and "The Sunderer".
  • Haomane First-Born, is the first of the Shapers and has become the leader of the Six in facing the Sunderer. He is called the Lord-of-Thought for that is his Gift- Thought. He created the Ellylon-Elves- who are immortal except if killed by steel. The other Gift he allowed his Children to have was Arahila's Gift, which was love.


[edit] Major Characters

  • Lord General Tanaros Caveros Blacksword, the main point-of-view character through the series. He is one of the Three, the Soldier, immortal general of Darkhaven's armies. He killed his wife and king after they betrayed him by having an affair that resulted in a pregnancy. His enemies have named him "Kingslayer."