The reclusive archivist, Isten, has taken on the unenviable task of cataloging the history of his world before time runs out and the land of Pryr comes to a devastating end. Curating this assortment challenges Isten to reevaluate his beliefs about his home and his place within it. Concepts such as faith, bigotry, love, and power will have to be dissected if Isten is going to tell the tale of this strange land.
Recounted through a selection of diverse documents, this is the testimony of a dominion in which magic and science work in tandem, though the nations do not. The land of Pryr is home to opposing cultures that compete over territory, mythical artifacts, and forbidden knowledge. Each person must decide how to utilize their Blood Blessing to help them survive in this chaotic world.
When one of the ancient founders of Pryr returns after a long exile and claims the world will soon end, the nations must adapt and learn to work together. If not, the Breath of Ruination will bring about a world-ending catastrophe. The kaleidoscopic cast, including gods, assassins, poets, and scientists, provides interlocking accounts in this geo-political drama that dates back to the founding of civilization.
Editorial Review: JD Shipton
The chronicling of a world's birth and death. Ordinary people and heroes and forces beyond the comprehension of all but the gods.
Do not approach this book as a toddler to their highchair, as you'll not be spoon-fed anything. You get to see this world as the archivist sees it, assemble it as they assemble it: through reports, journals, and other gathered data. Unconventional in the telling, but timeless in the message, this book has much to offer the vigilant reader.
