The Herem Saga 3 Templar

Author : Davide Sassoli
Publisher : Davide Sassoli
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791222477275

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The Herem Saga #3 (Templar) by Davide Sassoli Pdf

Milky Way, thirteenth millennium of the stellar age. Human beings have long since left the surface of the Mother Planet, Earth, and so much time has passed they barely remember it. They have established themselves as the predominant form of life among the stars and all the while they expand, colonize and multiply undisturbed. At times they are at peace, other times they quarrel with one another in an endless strife of meaningless skirmishes. But one day the balance is broken. A terrible alien race, relentless and apparently unstoppable, now threatens to upset this delicate order and wash away over twelve millennia of progress and expansion. People in the Milky Way call them Herem, the Anathem… BOOK THREE: TEMPLAR Aiur Space Station, Protos System, Upper Dome: Milla is a Lunar, and she's the bodyguard of Dallàia Hessire, a representative for all Lunar Confederacies within the Regent's Conclave and the Galactic Senate. The charge seem's boring enough when a brutal homicide, both cruel and unexpected, upsets the entire station, and Milla is suddenly burdened with a different and unwanted task: to find the killer. Her discoveries will take her far away from Protos, on the threshold of Human territories and then beyond, well within the boundaries of Herem-controlled space, where she will set foot on the surface of a world long since abandoned, one where she hopes to find an invaluable treasure: the research, once thought lost, of late Professor Emra Arkadiev.

Author : Davide Sassoli
Publisher : Davide Sassoli
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791222496672

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The Herem Saga #5 (Speckles of Dust) by Davide Sassoli Pdf

Milky Way, thirteenth millennium of the stellar age. Human beings have long since left the surface of the Mother Planet, Earth, and so much time has passed they barely remember it. They have established themselves as the predominant form of life among the stars and all the while they expand, colonize and multiply undisturbed. At times they are at peace, other times they quarrel with one another in an endless strife of meaningless skirmishes. But one day the balance is broken. A terrible alien race, relentless and apparently unstoppable, now threatens to upset this delicate order and wash away over twelve millennia of progress and expansion. People in the Milky Way call them Herem, the Anathem… BOOK FIVE: SPECKLES OF DUST Fourteenth stellar millennium Winnet is a brilliant scholar, endeavoring to climb the ranks of one of the most important and ancient organization in the galaxy: the Galactic Chronicles, until he is suddenly called back to Protos to be given a new, peculiar assignment: he will be required to travel to the organization’s “main offices” to perform a task he still can’t quite picture, and the goals of which he completely ignores. Is this a prize? Or are they just trying to shove him out of the way in favor of his more promising rivals? Whatever the answer… it seems that all he can really do now is look for it himself.

Author : C. J. Carella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798654087300

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Twilight Templar by C. J. Carella Pdf

A Game of Life and Death (Warning: Contains violence as well as adult situations and language) Ben sat down to play a brand-new MMORPG, Eternal Journey Online. Next thing he knew, he had been transformed into his character, first-level Paladin Hawke Lightseeker, and found himself in a corpse-filled cavern complex crawling with monsters and undead. Armed with a sentient sword, Hawke must learn the rules of a reality where magic and power-leveling are as real as swords and knives, and where you only get a limited number of respawns before you die for good. Follow Hawke as he explores the mysterious Common Realm, meets new friends and foes, battles to survive, and learns more about his growing power and inner strength. Note to LitRPG Fans: This novel concentrates primarily on action-adventure, with a focus on power-leveling and learning new magic and class subsystems. Future novels will deal with town and stronghold management. There is also a harem-lite subplot that plays a part in the story without detracting from it.

Author : Deborah Harkness
Publisher : Headline
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780755374052

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A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Pdf

*Now a major Sky original production* THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A Discovery of Witches is the first in the must-have, must-read ALL SOULS trilogy. It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with a discovery of witches. Fall under the spell of Diana and Matthew in the stunning first volume of the No.1 internationally bestselling ALL SOULS trilogy. A world of witches, daemons and vampires. A manuscript which holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future. Diana and Matthew - the forbidden love at the heart of it. When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was still a child convinced her that human fear is more potent than any witchcraft. Now Diana has unwittingly exposed herself to a world she's kept at bay for years; one of powerful witches, creative, destructive daemons and long-lived vampires. Sensing the significance of Diana's discovery, the creatures gather in Oxford, among them the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, a vampire genticist. Diana is inexplicably drawn to Matthew and, in a shadowy world of half-truths and old enmities, ties herself to him without fully understanding the ancient line they are crossing. As they begin to unlock the secrets of the manuscript and their feelings for each other deepen, so the fragile balance of peace unravels... Five reasons to read A Discovery of Witches and the All Souls Trilogy 'Rich, thrilling ... A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E L James 'Intelligent and off-the-wall ... irrestistible to Twilight fans' Sunday Times 'I could lose myself in here and never want to come out ... Utterly enchanting on every level' Manda Scott 'Exciting amounts of spells, kisses and battles, and is recounted with enchanting, page-turning panache' Marie Claire 'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire ... an assured saga that blends romance with fantasy' Daily Mail

Author : Blizzard Entertainment,Keith R. A. DeCandido
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416560067

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Starcraft: Ghost--Nova by Blizzard Entertainment,Keith R. A. DeCandido Pdf

Four years after the end of the Brood War, Emperor Arcturus Mengsk has rebuilt much of the Terran Dominion and consolidated a new military force despite an ever-present alien threat. Within this boiling cauldron of strife and subversion, a young woman known only as Nova shows the potential to become Mengsk's most lethal and promising "Ghost" operative. Utilizing a combination of pure physical aptitude, innate psychic power, and advanced technology, Nova can strike anywhere with the utmost stealth. Like a phantom in the shadows, she exists only as a myth to the enemies of the Terran Dominion. Yet Nova wasn't born a killer. She was once a privileged child of one of the Old Families of the Terran Confederacy, but her life changed forever when a rebel militia murdered her family. In her grief, Nova unleashed her devastating psychic powers, killing hundreds in a single, terrible moment. Now, on the run through the slums of Tarsonis, she is unable to trust anyone. Pursued by a special agent tasked with hunting down rogue telepaths, Nova must come to terms with both her burgeoning powers and her guilt -- before they consume her and destroy everything in her path....

Author : Elsa Sjunneson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781839081408

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse by Elsa Sjunneson Pdf

A Celtic warrior defending her people from Viking raiders infiltrates an ancient sect to save her homeland, in this gripping original saga set in the world of Assassin's Creed® Valhalla Mercia, 878. Witch-warrior Niamh discovers a new order called the Hidden Ones is seeking to establish a foothold in Lunden. Her land is already scarred by Viking raiders, bloody wars, and clashing cultures. Determined to protect what remains of her homeland, she infiltrates this new group to discover whether they stand with her… or against her. Yet when Niamh learns the Hidden Ones have stolen an artifact sacred to her people, her own loyalties are challenged. Casting aside newfound alliances and friendships, Niamh soon discovers that betrayal comes with a heavy price and it will take everything in her power – her gods willing – to survive.

Author : Anthony Powell
Publisher : Windmill Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1786090848

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The Acceptance World by Anthony Powell Pdf

Author : E. Cobham Brewer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734093227

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Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama by E. Cobham Brewer Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama by E. Cobham Brewer

Author : Oliver Bowden
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241951729

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Assassin's Creed the Secret Crusade Book 3 by Oliver Bowden Pdf

Niccolò Polo, father of Marco, will finally reveal the story he has kept secret all his life - the story of Altaïr, one of the brotherhood's most extraordinary Assassins. Altaïr embarks on a formidable mission - one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin's Creed. To demonstrate his commitment, Altaïr must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader, Robert de Sable. Altaïr's life story is told here for the first time: a journey that will change the course of history; his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy; a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking; and the ultimate betrayal of an old friend.

Author : Roger Crowley
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812977646

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Empires of the Sea by Roger Crowley Pdf

In 1521, Suleiman the Magnificent, Muslim ruler of the Ottoman Empire, dispatched an invasion fleet to the Christian island of Rhodes. This would prove to be the opening shot in an epic clash between rival empires and faiths for control of the Mediterranean and the center of the world. In Empires of the Sea, acclaimed historian Roger Crowley has written a thrilling account of this brutal decades-long battle between Christendom and Islam for the soul of Europe, a fast-paced tale of spiraling intensity that ranges from Istanbul to the Gates of Gibraltar. Crowley conjures up a wild cast of pirates, crusaders, and religious warriors struggling for supremacy and survival in a tale of slavery and galley warfare, desperate bravery and utter brutality. Empires of the Sea is a story of extraordinary color and incident, and provides a crucial context for our own clash of civilizations.

Author : Phil Masters,Jonathan Woodward
Publisher : Steve Jackson Games
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1556348258

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Gurps Banestorm by Phil Masters,Jonathan Woodward Pdf

Welcome to the land of Yrth, a magical realm of incredibly varied races and monsters - including people snatched from our Earth and other worlds by the cataclysmic Banestorm! Whole villages were transported - from such diverse locales as medieval England, France, Germany, and the Far East. Now humans struggle with dwarves, elves, and each other. The Crusades aren't ancient history here - they're current events! Characters can journey from the windswept plains of the Nomad Lands - where fierce Nordic warriors seek a valiant death to earn a seat in Valhalla - to Megalos, the ancient empire where magic and political intrigue go hand in hand. Or trek south to the Muslim lands of al-Wazif and al-Haz to explore the forbidden city of Geb'al-Din. This book updates the original Yrth of GURPS Third Edition Fantasy and Fantasy Adventures. It provides GMs with a complete world background - history, religion, culture, politics, races, and a detailed map - everything needed to start a GURPS campaign. Phil Masters (Discworld and Hellboy RPGs) and Jonathan Woodward (Hellboy and GURPS Ogre) have added new peoples, places, and plots, as well as lots more on magic and mysticism, all of which conforms to GURPS Fantasy and GURPS Magic. So prepare to make your own mark on Yrth. Plunder elven ruins while evading the desert natives. Play a peasant-born hero . . . an orcish pirate . . . a Muslim double agent commanded to infiltrate the Hospitallers. Yrth awaits the legend of you!

Author : Rob J. Hayes
Publisher : Rob J. Hayes
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Colour of Vengeance by Rob J. Hayes Pdf

Thorn wants vengeance on all those who have wronged him - It's a long list. Beaten, battered and damned near broken; with a bounty on his head so large he’s tempted to turn himself in, the Black Thorn finds himself on trial for the crime of being him. Despite the impending probability of death he has but one thought on his mind; taking revenge against the Arbiter who took his eye. In order to carry out his vengeance Thorn must first escape Sarth and recruit a new crew, each one with their own designs on revenge. A dark epic fantasy full of zealous witch hunters, roving warlords, dark magic, and demons. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Brent Weeks.

Author : Ubisoft
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781506719313

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The Art of Assassin's Creed Valhalla by Ubisoft Pdf

The Assassin's Creed series is renowned for its skillful blend of historical fiction, epic environments, and exciting action. This art book offers an insider's look at the immersive art direction of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Viking invasion of England in the 9th century. Featuring iconic artworks ranging from stunning settings to brutal weapons, as well as developer insights.

Author : C. J. Carella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798669738501

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Lord of the Dead by C. J. Carella Pdf

The adventure continues! Hawke Lightseeker, Twilight Templar, prepares to confront the Necromancer who feeds on the souls of his fellow Eternals. Before he can lead his band of adventurers into the dread mountain fastness, however, Hawke must conquer a Lair, help organize the town of Orom, and raise his strength in a series of increasingly more difficult Quests.

Author : Benedikt Koehler
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780739188835

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Early Islam and the Birth of Capitalism by Benedikt Koehler Pdf

Early Islam and the Birth of Capitalism proposes a strikingly original thesis—that capitalism first emerged in Arabia, not in late medieval Italian city states as is commonly assumed. Early Islam made a seminal but largely unrecognized contribution to the history of economic thought; it is the only religion founded by an entrepreneur. Descending from an elite dynasty of religious, civil, and commercial leaders, Muhammad was a successful businessman before founding Islam. As such, the new religion had much to say on trade, consumer protection, business ethics, and property. As Islam rapidly spread across the region so did the economic teachings of early Islam, which eventually made their way to Europe. Early Islam and the Birth of Capitalism demonstrates how Islamic institutions and business practices were adopted and adapted in Venice and Genoa. These financial innovations include the invention of the corporation, business management techniques, commercial arithmetic, and monetary reform. There were other Islamic institutions assimilated in Europe: charities, the waqf, inspired trusts, and institutions of higher learning; the madrasas were models for the oldest colleges of Oxford and Cambridge. As such, it can be rightfully said that these essential aspects of capitalist thought all have Islamic roots.