Summary
Steven Erikson: House of Chains I-II
In northern Xenabakis, a marauding band of tribal warriors descends from the mountains to the lowlands in the south. They intend to sow death among the hated inhabitants of the lowlands, but for Karsa Orlong this marks the beginning of the fulfillment of an incredible destiny.
A few years later, we follow the events immediately after the Dog Chain. Tavore, the new Supreme Commander of the Empress, arrives at the last stronghold in Malacca in the Seven Cities. Although only recently in the position, he must perfect twelve thousand soldiers, mostly new if not a handful of veterans from Coltane's legendary journey, into a force capable of waging war against the hordes of Sha'ika's Whirlwind waiting in the heart of the Holy Desert.
But waiting is not always easy. The Prophet's warlords are embroiled in a power struggle that threatens the very soul of the rebellion. During this time, Sha'ik suffers - tormented by the fact that she knows very well who her enemy is: her own sister Tavore.
And so begins this stunning new chapter in Stephen Erickson's famous Malachite Book of the Fallen...
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