The Eternal Flame

The Eternal Flame
Author T. A. Barron
Illustrator David Elliot
Cover artist David Elliot
Country United States
Language English
Series The Great Tree of Avalon
Genre Fantasy novel
Publisher Philomel Books
Publication date
19 October 2006
Media type Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages 377 pp(hardcover edition)
ISBN 0-399-23764-X
OCLC 58832613
LC Class PZ7.B27567 Sha 2005
Preceded by Shadows on the Stars and Child of the Dark Prophecy

The Eternal Flame is the third book in The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy by T. A. Barron. It was preceded by Child of the Dark Prophecy and Shadows on the Stars. The hardcover version of this book was published by Penguin Young Readers Group in 2006.

Plot introduction

Avalon is at the edge of destruction. It seems as if the wicked spirit warlord Rhita Gawr has already gained his victory. The ancient tree has but tiniest hope in the young wizard Tamwyn, the apprentice priestess Elli, the fierce eagleman Scree, the graceful elf maiden Brionna, and the allies of Avalon who hope to prevail over Rhita Gawr's forces. The fate of Avalon lies in three key battles: one involves defeating an immortal serpent (Rhita Gawr himself) and relighting stars; one destroying a powerful crystal, the crystal of vengeláno created by Rhita Gawr; and one on the Plains of Isenwy that will result in the death of many innocent lives. The new wizard, Tamwyn, needs to reach the stars in order to prevail over Rhita Gawr and save Avalon. All of the forces of Avalon must unite to save their world from Rhita Gawr, just as they once did in Fincayra.

Characters

Supporting characters

The Seven Root-Realms of the Great Tree of Avalon

The Great Tree of Avalon splits into seven roots (realms):

Each is named for the primary component of its environments.

The Middle Realm of The Great Tree of Avalon

The Middle Realm of Avalon is the trunk of the Great Tree, which has a few important places:

The Starward Realms of the Great Tree of Avalon

The Starward Realms of Avalon are the branches and stars. Much of The Eternal Flame occurs here.

The Stars

The Branches

Great Tree of Avalon Series
Child of the Dark Prophecy
Shadows on the Stars
The Eternal Flame
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