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The
Darkened Land
The
Seven Towers Book 1
by
Larry Paris
Genre:
Epic Christian Allegorical Fantasy
Separated
from the world of darkness by a bottomless chasm lie the stones of
light. The King has built a bridge from that world to His kingdom
across the chasm to give people access once again to the stones. He
has established seven cities of light and seven towers as beacons to
The Darkened Land.
Seven
cities of might
Seven
towers of light
In
the land of was
And
will be
Lachlaniel’s
world is a world of complete darkness, but across the Godwin River
there are stones of light. When he sees the light for the first time
and beholds the wonder of the stones, Lachlaniel sets out for the
Godwin accompanied by Ewald, the woodsman. But creatures of darkness,
who hate the light and the stones, pursue them. Guided by Kesniel and
protected by Velius they reach the Great City Agapay and the Bridge.
The stones lie just beyond, but the quest has aroused The Great
Evil. Nameless and powerful he bends his might to crush the
city and put an end to the light in his dominion. The city is now in
peril.
“Remember
your city. Remember those you love. Remember your families. Remember
your King, and fight with might and main this day. Remember also ‘the
horse is prepared for battle, but the victory is the King’s’.”
He stepped down and moved towards the massive doors. “Arm
yourselves!” The doors swung open at his touch. “For King and
country!!” he shouted and moved through the doors.
Their conversation ended just as they left the trees. The silence resumed, a deathly stillness that filled the land. Their hands went to their sword hilts, and their eyes scanned the land for any sign of the enemy or any hint of an ambush. Gradually, they became aware of a drone like a hive of bees, but still nothing in the land moved. The sound grew from barely perceptible to be so loud that conversation was impossible. Then they all saw it. There was a dark spot in the sky above the horizon. They stopped dead in their tracks. Whatever it was, it was huge. As the shape became discernable, the color drained from Lachlaniel’s face and the sword fell from his hand. No head could be seen, but the creature had two huge claws reaching forward and six legs dangling in the air beneath its body. Its wings were only a blur. Trailing behind was a long tail with a hook-like stinger. Ewald, too, was overcome. His ax also lay on the ground, and his face was masked in horror. He couldn’t take his eyes off the creature. Kesniel was filled with terror too, but he kept his head. He shed his pack reached behind him to a buckler shield that had appeared on his back. With shield and sword in hand he prepared to stand his ground.
The monster hovered just in front of them. It's tail curved over its head, ready to strike. Lachlaniel fell to the ground as though lifeless. Kesniel held his shield and sword at the ready. As Ewald turned to flee, the creature pounced. One claw knocked Kesniel down, the other engulfed Ewald lifting him into the air. Lachlaniel lay unmoving caged by the legs of the gigantic creature. The tail moved swiftly to finish off Kesniel as he lay dazed but unhurt by the side of the road. Kesniel lifted his sword feebly, but it was enough to deflect the stinger which struck the ground. Quills rose up on the back of the creature and several flew in Kesniel’s direction. He raised his small shield which took several hits, but two of the quills found their marks. Kesniel couldn’t stop to pull them from his shoulder and thigh. As he got to his feet, his own cries of pain mingled in the air with those of Ewald, who was still being crushed in the grip of the claw, and Lachlaniel’s low moans beneath the beast. Kesniel could feel the poison entering his veins and knew that unconsciousness was not far away. He moved to strike at the claw that held Ewald while he still had strength, but that hideous tail struck out again knocking the shield out of his hand and sending him sprawling. As consciousness fled from him, he saw a brilliant light and then darkness closed in.
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Larry
Paris was born in 1957. He began writing in High School. He graduated
from Dallas Baptist University, is a licensed minister, and resides
in central Texas. He writes allegories in science fiction and
fantasy. Larry is a disciple of Jesus Christ, and loves to tell
stories that relate to Him and the Christian life.
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I am entirely new to "Epic Christian Allegorical Fantasy". Sounds inviting, complex and encompassing.
ReplyDeleteChristian allegory is like Pilgrim's Progress. Christian epic fantasy is like The Chronicles of Narnia. I have tried to make a Christian allegory that is a little more subtle than Pilgrim's Progress so that it can be read as an epic fantasy. If you're familiar with Christian imagery you should easily pick up on it, but the book should still be able to be read as just a good fantasy. I'm working on the second of the series now. It could be ready by the end of the year if the funds are available to do the editing, but it may be spring of next year.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the description of the book. Looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget it's on sale through the 25th.
DeleteThe cover looks great!
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