Ergebnis für "descendants" in Fantasy

Naomi Feldman has never understood the strange energy that hums beneath her senses. But when she comes across an ancient artifact that seems to beckon to her, she may finally find the answers she's been seeking. Alaric, a centuries-old vampire, lives a solitary life by choice. When he's assigned to protect Naomi, long dormant emotions stir to life. Pursued by a dangerous enemy and battling their growing attraction, Naomi and Alaric follow the mystery of the artifact from the museums of Athens, the streets of London, toward a confrontation that will decide the fate of two worlds...

Alexandra is having a hard enough time being human, dealing with the unexpected death of her father, and a family that's slowly unraveling in the wake of that death. So she really, really didn't need a werewolf attempting to kill her on top of everything else. But life just sucks sometimes, apparently. Because that's what happens: a vicious werewolf attack leaves Alex infected, confused, and suddenly surrounded by strangers who all claim they want to help her. Now, all she has to do is decide who to trust.

Centuries ago, the world fell. From the ashes rose a terrible new species—the Tangata. Now they wage war against the kingdoms of man. And humanity is losing.

Boredom was killing Jay, not in a dramatic way, but in the life of stifled potential way. He wanted more out of life. Then, without any warning, he found himself part of an experiment with not even so much as the courtesy of a "how do you do? ". It wasn't really all bad, though. The fit, busty babes outnumbered him 30 to one. Now, Jay has to fight to survive. He has to conquer the dungeon or die. On top of that, he has to juggle a bunch of gorgeous women who are all stuck in the same life-or-death fight as him. If ever there was a time for bonding...

Legendäre Helden im Kampf gegen Untote und dunkle Magie! Der erste Band einer neuen, spektakulären Romanreihe zu dem beliebten epischen Fantasy-Brettspiel Descent - Die Reise ins Dunkel. Als die Tochter der Baronin von Forthyn verschwindet, bittet diese den legendären Orkhelden Durik, sie wiederzufinden. Durik rekrutiert seine alten Kampfgefährten und gemeinsam reisen sie ins furchtgeplagte Falbhain. Doch statt Hinweise auf den Verbleib der jungen Adligen finden sie Anzeichen von Nekromantie: Auf den Friedhöfen sind die Toten verschwunden und Fußspuren führen in den verderbten Trübwasserwald.

When your mother disappears without a trace, it carves a gash that bleeds a long time. Jordan has never given up hope that her mother is alive. So when Jordan's old nanny shows up with a mysterious locket containing a portrait of Jordan's mother, Jordan believes her hope was not in vain. When the locket opens a portal to an alternate universe and a stranger hurtles through to Earth, it's not her first clue that something very strange is at play.

Dark Magic comes at a cost, but Maeve Sinclair is willing to sacrifice more than just her Magic in exchange for freedom. She is the only witch with the ability to jump through minds. She and her magical world live in hiding on Earth, desperately waiting for the rise of the prophesied Dread Descendant. While praying for this Prince of Darkness to return them to their ancient home realm, the humans wage wars that threaten magic's very existence on Earth.

When Rayah reawakened in her dorm, she couldn’t distinguish if she had only dreamed of meeting Soren, a defect from the wild-lands, or if she had somehow used her Lighter Form to jump there. But only the elite, the most powerful of Lighters, could manifest their Lighter Forms. Right? And what was that dark energy she used when under attack by depleters? Was Rayah really as powerless as she thought? And if she could use dark energy, could she even call herself a Lighter at all?

It has been two years after the black element was discovered; two years since Jay disappeared, believed to be dead. The revelations continue for the Somvanshis, as they deal with the changes that the black element caused in their bodies. As Karan makes discoveries that shake him to his core, Shantanu Somvanshi finds the key that he has been waiting for in the shape of a young, strong-minded girl.

Meet Kara. She’s scared. But hey, at least it’s not the first time. Ryan’s righteous. Don’t worry, he’s got a cape — oh wait, that might be his mommy issues. Killian’s cold, but not in the cool, mysterious way. More like a ‘took his soul out for a walk’ way. And Angel's the type of woman who brings a flamethrower to a knife fight. In a city where smiles are just unpaid bills and trust is a punchline in a bad joke, the only thing darker than the night is... well, your sense of humor. Because who needs a happy ending when you’ve got a perfectly good cliff to walk off?

Contains books one and two of Descendants of the Fall: Warbringer and Wrath of the Forgotten.

Cycle majeur de fantasy qui trouve sa place aux côtés du "Seigneur des Anneaux", "La Belgariade" de David Eddings a émerveillé des millions de lecteurs de par le monde. Soudain jaillirent du sol des formes ténébreuses : silhouettes immenses, robes noires, masques d'acier étincelant. Elles surgirent à l'endroit le plus inattendu, entre les rangs mêmes de l'armée. Un jeune chevalier mimbraïque en avisa une à ses côtés et sabra. À l'instant où sa lame traversait l'ombre, il fut frappé par la foudre.

Contains books three and four of Descendants of the Fall. Age of Gods: Pursued by the inhuman Tangata, Lukys flees on foot through the wilderness. He and his companions make for the ocean, a stolen ship their only hope - but even that may prove fleeting. For should they reach the island of Perfugia, a war is brewing between the kingdoms of humanity. Dreams of Fury: On the distant shores of Perfugia, Lukys and Sophia have finally found sanctuary - and an unexpected power left by their ancestors. But their refuge cannot last.

The battle with the Triune is just beginning, and Treadon and Ellie can barely understand their unusual connection, let alone fight an ancient evil. But when Gabriel Tuoer goes missing and the Veil of the Descendants invites Ellie to join them, divide and conquer takes on a whole new meaning. Treadon and Rachel go in search of Gabriel and the missing Unguarded to discover the truth about Gabe’s betrayal and the murder of Treadon’s father. Ellie and Jarren go to the Veil of the Descendants where the Descendants have remained hidden from the Triune for over a century.

Still coming to terms with her magical abilities, Naomi must confront a new dark enemy - only to discover they share a mysterious connection. Torn between love and duty, Alaric wants nothing more than to protect the woman he loves, even if it means risking everything he's fought for. When their former allies turn against them, Naomi and Alaric are forced to go on the run, towards a showdown that will put Naomi's newfound powers - and their relationship - to the test....

Naomi Feldman has never understood the strange energy that hums beneath her senses. But when she comes across an ancient artifact that seems to beckon to her, she may finally find the answers she's been seeking. Alaric, a centuries-old vampire, lives a solitary life by choice. When he's assigned to protect Naomi, long-dormant emotions stir to life. Pursued by a dangerous enemy and battling a growing attraction, Naomi and Alaric follow the mystery of the artifact from the museums of Athens, through the streets of London, toward a confrontation that will decide the fate of two worlds.

She was given a second chance to prove that she could manifest her powers. She had no idea she’d have to hide them. Ever since Rayah could remember, she had always been different from everyone else. Not only was she the prized daughter of the greatest collectors known to history, but she was also branded a null. To the students of Monroe Academy, Rayah was a privileged failure. A lightless lighter. A worthless Lytonian. And if it weren’t for her parents, they would have been calling her a slave years ago.

After stealing a powerful book—said to house the soul of the ancient witch Morgana—Hanna Lyons is tasked with the capture of the very man she took it from. In a race against time, she must discover the identity of the elusive Pied Piper, and find a way to destroy the book before catastrophe unfolds. As Hanna grapples with her inner demons, and discovers the truth of her own identity, she must learn to accept that sometimes the lines between good and evil aren’t always as black and white as they seem.

Garion monta sur le trône de basalte et plaça l'Orbe sur le pommeau de l'énorme épée. Il y eut un déclic ; la force vive de la pierre fusa dans la garde. La lame se mit à luire et se détacha du mur. Il la rattrapa des deux mains. La foule dans la salle réprima un halètement. Garion sidéré vit l'Orbe jeter une formidable langue de feu bleu. Sans trop savoir pourquoi, il souleva le glaive.

For years Melchior, the youngest son of the Fate Atropos, has thought of nothing but vengeance against his mother - Death. A prisoner in his own castle, the Prince of Darkness is trapped in her wicked web, despite the fact that the Gods are on his side. He's been learning dark magic as a way to protect himself and his people from the cruelty of their Queen... with limited success, and the only way he's managed to leave the castle is by promising his mother that he'll find a bride and give her a grandchild.