For 16 years, King Conrig Ironcrown has ruled High Blenholme, battling both to preserve the sovereignty he ruthlessly established over the four provinces of the island kingdom and to repel the invading Salka monsters that threaten them all. His hope for the future is his heir, Prince Orrion.
High Sorcerer Feline of the Ellfs escapes from the Skethrylln of the Adlamar Spiral to discover that L'Enfant de La Lune escaped from the torches of the Celts. Feline quickly resumes his interrupted mission to fall under attack by an ancient enemy. With his life under threat from the Gaelic War Goddess and his freedom threatened by the Skethrylln he escaped Feline must call upon the aid of another sorcerer to help him reclaim La Lune's half of Porpoise's separated soul while keeping this helper's purpose a secret from Moon Child and her foster-mother Artemis, Greek Goddess of the Moon and hunt.
Moonlit Magick is a comprehensive guide that explores the powerful connection between witchcraft and lunar phases. This book delves into the various aspects of the moon's energy and its influence on magic, spirituality, and personal transformation. The first chapters explore the inherent power of the moon and how to harness its energy. This includes understanding its connection to the divine feminine and embracing the lunar cycles. The reader learns how to work with the new moon, utilizing rituals of manifestation and intention-setting. Correspondences specific to this phase are also provided, guiding the reader in creating personalized rituals. The book then delves into the waxing moon, offering spells for cleansing and purification, as well as techniques for attracting growth and abundance. The full moon is highlighted with Esbat rituals and guidance on charging crystals and tools for enhanced magickal potency. Divination practices are also explored, allowing the reader to tap into the heightened energy of the full moon. The waning moon phase is explored for banishing and releasing spells, as well as closure rituals. Reflective meditation techniques are provided to aid in personal introspection during this phase. The mysterious dark moon is given special attention, with exploration of inner shadow work, honoring the dark goddess, and embracing the divine feminine within. Lunar eclipses and their unique energetic properties are covered, offering guidance on harnessing this transformative energy. Spells for personal transformation are provided, along with correspondences related to lunar eclipses. The creation of lunar altars is explored, with explanations of sacred symbols, offerings, and altar arrangements. The author also provides insights into cleansing and charging altar tools to maintain their magickal potency. The book discusses how moon magick can be incorporated into everyday life, through practices such as moon bathing, energy cleansing, and aligning personal rhythms with lunar phases. It also explores the intersection of moon phases with art and creativity. Lastly, the reader is introduced to lunar deities, both goddesses and gods associated with the moon. The author provides guidance on invoking lunar energies and deepening one's connection to these divine forces. Overall, Moonlit Magick serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of lunar phases and incorporate lunar energy into their witchcraft practice. With its detailed instructions, correspondences, and rituals, this book empowers readers to embrace the magickal potential of the moon.
From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow War. The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year. In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation. On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.
After discovering a dangerous way to bring the demon of the palace with her, Raliel, the heir to the Emperor, sets out on her coming-of-age journey, accompanied by her demon-kissed bodyguard Osian, who secretly plans to act as his mother's weapon against the Empire.
For readers who have always wanted to enroll in a school for magic--be it Hogwarts with Harry Potter or Camp Halfblood with Percy Jackson! Wizard lovers will delight in pretending they’re learning magic from a cheat-sheet handbook from an elite school for sorcery. Welcome to the Apprentice Academy. Congratulations on your acceptance to one of the world’s finest institutions for sorcery. Your course of study here will be long and perilous, but this book of sorcery skills and fascinating tales from the world of magic will help you along the way—ideally with all your limbs and wits intact. Learn how to: · Read minds! · Prophesize! · Perform a love spell! · Choose an animal familiar! · Turn anything into gold! · Summon demons! · Find a lair! · And more! But most of all learn to cheat, or, rather, to weasel through without actually cheating. Please follow all instructions carefully, as one wrong move can transform your hands into forks or serpents, and then you will have a hard time turning the page. Inspired by folklore and mythology around the world, Apprentice Academy: Sorcerers is a rich, multicultural exploration and celebration of magic from not just Europe, but also from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Narrated by a witty and weaseling character who supplies cheat sheets to students, Apprentice Academy opens the door on an exciting new world of magic and myth, chivalry and royalty, with the second book in the series–Knights–scheduled for Spring 2024.
This alphabetical reference guide offers in-depth information on topics, terminology, and key figures from the history of sorcery and magic. Sorcery—the art of manipulating the supernatural forces that control the universe—has a long, rich, and fascinating legacy reaching back to ancient times. Any student or practitioner of this strange art will need a roadmap to its unique vocabulary and secret history. Drawn together from many different sources and presented in this book in simple terms are thousands of fascinating items relating to sorcery. Entries are arranged alphabetically and cross-indexed to provide ready access to the wide variety of materials associated with sorcery. Sorcery, as used in this book, embraces the precepts and practices through which men and women have sought to manipulate their universe.
Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy series from Steven Erikson. The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand... Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.