This particular war was started by the Nadir – powerful, aggressive and ferociously savage coalition of tribes led by a ruthless and ingenious leader, Ulric. An old-fashioned, Middle Ages type of conflict, fought with swords and axes and javelins, with lances and bows, with fire and stone.
After a slow beginning come some really good moments, and the ending… But let’s save the ending for, you know, the end. As usual with firsts, it is rather uneven. It’s also the first installment in the Drenai Saga, and the first book depicting Druss the Legend. Each year a set of books is put to a democratic vote of readers (yes, you can vote too! Do it here).īut what about the book? It’s the first and most-known novel of Gemmell’s. There’s even a set of popular British fantasy literary awards called after late David Gemmell: Legend Award for year’s best fantasy novel (looks like Druss’ ax, Snaga, what a surprise )), Morningstar Award (hmm, let me think, it does look like a crystal star, not the weapon) for year’s best fantasy debut, and Ravenheart Award for year’s best fantasy cover art (depicting Druss on the battlements of Dros Delnoch). Here we have another fantasy legend, one of the supposed milestones of heroic fantasy, years and years before Martin, Abercrombie or even Erickson.
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