The stones of creation
The stones of creation

Author: M. Joseph

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-10-16

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 3759757952

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Long ago, the world Daraen was forged by the High Aedan, the children of the divine Ahar, using seven sacred stones - gifts from the one and only goddess, Iah. But not all of them were content with their creation. Urehel, Lord of Darkness, cast a shadow over the world, unleashing terror and death upon its lands. Now, an ancient evil stirs once more, and the question remains: Can Urehel be truly defeated? Can the hatred he sowed into the hearts of the firstborn humans ever be uprooted? Or will a new breed of darkness, more cruel and relentless than Urehel himself, rise to plunge the world into yet another age of despair? The fate of the world hangs in the balance, as old legends clash with the terrifying possibility of an even greater, more dangerous enemy.

The Price of Creation
The Price of Creation

Author: Lance Conrad

Publisher: Dawn Star Press

Published: 2013-12-22

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0991023021

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The Historian chances upon Surac, a land where people's destinies are defined by powerful pendants they have from birth, called Stones. Those whose Stones give them useful skills call themselves Creators, and isolate themselves from all others with a wall that splits the entire continent. When Aric, a Creator blacksmith, has a son born with a Stone that marks him for violence and destruction, they find themselves in danger from those they called their friends. When the boy, Sadavir, is ultimately banished, he discovers secrets far darker than the villagers' petty prejudices. On the far side of the wall, he learns the origin of the Stones' magic and a war that dates back centuries. As he uncovers the true power locked in the Stones, he must find a way to unite ancient enemies in order to save his family. To stop a genocide, Sadavir must face his own destiny of violence.

Stones of Creation
Stones of Creation

Author: R. L. Freeman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-11-14

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1462054595

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Long ago, in the high hills outside of a thriving farm community, four young adventurers stumble upon a skeleton against a sloping cavern wall. With few clues to the skeletons identity besides silver and gold coins and a mysterious tablet adorned with four stones, the adventurers, Garik, Kalus, Azure, and Trake, claim the treasure as their own. They create medallion necklaces from the jewels and proclaim their first expedition a smashing success. None of the boys has any idea that this unearthing will lead them on an incredible and dangerous coming-of-age journey. Years after their discovery, Azure is killed in a battle with an evil mage and Trake is attacked by men who want his medallion. Meanwhile, Kalus escapes a dungeon and Garik reaps the rewards of his talents as a hunter and trapper, oblivious to the fact that someone is willing to do anything to acquire the medallions that still hang around their necks. As the three remaining adventurers meet up once again, in a world full of war and mages that quest for ultimate power and never-ending life, they must battle to survive as they attempt to discover the origin of the infamous Stones of Creation.

Echoes of Creation
Echoes of Creation

Author: Lance Conrad

Publisher: Dawnstar Press

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781733340601

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Years after the Historian wanders away from Surac, the people use the power of their Stones to craft a golden age for themselves. As they expand and explore, however, they find that some secrets are better left alone, and not all powers are benevolent. Sadavir, the hero who brought the peoples together, travels into new territory on a rescue mission. Everyone, including Sadavir himself, believes that his talents, training, and powers make him invulnerable to harm. But there are mysteries more ancient than the Stones, and weaknesses that aren't discovered until strength has failed.

Visions in a Seer Stone
Visions in a Seer Stone

Author: William L. Davis

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1469655675

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In this interdisciplinary work, William L. Davis examines Joseph Smith's 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter Day Saint movement. Positioning the text in the history of early American oratorical techniques, sermon culture, educational practices, and the passion for self-improvement, Davis elucidates both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America. Drawing on performance studies, religious studies, literary culture, and the history of early American education, Davis analyzes Smith's process of oral composition. How did he produce a history spanning a period of 1,000 years, filled with hundreds of distinct characters and episodes, all cohesively tied together in an overarching narrative? Eyewitnesses claimed that Smith never looked at notes, manuscripts, or books—he simply spoke the words of this American religious epic into existence. Judging the truth of this process is not Davis's interest. Rather, he reveals a kaleidoscope of practices and styles that converged around Smith's creation, with an emphasis on the evangelical preaching styles popularized by the renowned George Whitefield and John Wesley.

The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis
The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis

Author:

Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9780802136107

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Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.

The Price of Nobility
The Price of Nobility

Author: Lance Conrad

Publisher: Dawn Star Press

Published: 2019-02-27

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0991023013

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When the king isolates himself and lets the country fall into ruin, Simeon, a soft spoken military leader takes it upon himself to make one last, desperate attempt to save the kingdom. With the Historian as a witness and his trusting younger brother at his side, Simeon joins forces with a dark mercenary, called Hunger by his enemies, to kidnap the king. When their attempts to teach him self-reliance and humility end in tragedy, king and soldier alike muse decide what they are willing to sacrifice in a war that may have already been lost.