The High King's Tomb

📘 About This Book

With the ghostly help of the First Rider, Karigan G'ladheon had transported the corrupt spirit of Mornhavon the Black into the future, buying valuable time for her king and country. But how far in the future is Mornhavon now? A hundred years? Ten years? Only one year? There's no way to tell. So though the immediate threat has passed, Mornhavon's shadow still lies heavily on the land, and on their minds ... although there are threats closer to home as well. The D'Yer Wall, protecting Sacoridia from the dark, corrupted Blackveil forest, remains breached despite Karigan and her fellow Riders best efforts. They've scoured the land searching for lost documents and magical clues to help mend the breach, fend off any incursions from Blackveil Forest and, more pressingly, protect them from Mornhavon's return. Nor is the breach in the wall the only danger. Mornhavon may have gone, but the descendants of his people remain and they're ready to claim the land that their forefathers failed to conquer. These vengeful enemies, hidden within the peaceful borders of Sacoridia, have spent generations honing their dark magic ready to strike - and ensuring that their blow, when it comes, will be one that Karigan and the Sacordians have no defence against ...

📖 Summary

The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain is a sweeping and immersive work of fiction published in 2011 that spans 523 pages, continuing the epic fantasy saga of the Green Riders. At the center of the narrative is Karigan G'ladheon, a dedicated Green Rider who carries the heavy burden of her world's salvation. In the previous struggles, Karigan utilized the ghostly assistance of the First Rider to thrust the corrupt spirit of Mornhavon the Black forward through time. By doing so, she bought crucial time for her king and country, temporarily averting an immediate catastrophe. However, this act of temporal displacement creates a lingering sense of dread. No one knows precisely how far into the future Mornhavon has been sent. It could be a hundred years, a decade, or merely a single year. Consequently, even though the immediate crisis has passed, Mornhavon's ominous shadow continues to loom heavily over the land and over the minds of those who know the truth. Beyond this temporal uncertainty, Sacoridia faces severe and immediate threats much closer to home. The ancient and vital D'Yer Wall, which serves as the primary barrier protecting the realm from the dark and corrupted expanse of the Blackveil forest, remains dangerously breached. Despite the tireless efforts of Karigan and her fellow Riders, the breach has not been mended. To combat this peril, the Riders must scour the treacherous landscape in search of lost historical documents and forgotten magical clues. These pieces of lore are essential if they hope to repair the wall, fend off aggressive incursions from the malevolent Blackveil Forest, and ultimately protect their people from Mornhavon's inevitable return. Kristen Britain weaves a rich tapestry of tension, duty, and magic, exploring how the heroes of Sacoridia must grapple with the ghosts of the past and the terrors of the future while fighting desperately for the present.

🎯 Key Lessons

⚖️ Pros & Cons

❓ FAQ

💬 💬 Reader Comments (0)