Mixing Machiavellian intrigue and the high fantasy of authors like Scott Lynch and Robin Hobb, Den Patrick's fantasy novels, with their Renaissance Italy like setting have brought an enticing new flavour to the fantasy genre. In a castle that is, itself, reminiscent of Gormenghast in its size and brooding presence a collection of young, flawed but resilient outsiders find their way in a dangerous society teetering on the brink of dramatic change, even as it learns the fantastical secrets of its past.
Anea is the Silent Queen and she is struggling to bring change to the ancient society of Landfall. Vested interests and dark magics alike are determined to hold onto power and in a society where the loyalties of many are fluid and the true nature of the players is hidden the game of politics can be a lethal one even for those close to the throne.
Den Patrick has won an enthusiastic audience for this series and has rapidly become a key figure amongst a new generation of fantasy writers bringing a fresh engagement to the genre world both on the page and within the fan community.
An ornate yet dark fantasy, with echoes of Mervyn Peake, Robin Hobb and Jon Courtenay Grimwood. An original and beautifully imagined world, populated by unforgettable characters. In a castle that is, itself, reminiscent of Gormenghast in its size and brooding presence a collection of young, flawed but resilient outsiders find their way in a dangerous society teetering on the brink of dramatic change, even as it learns the fantastical secrets of its past.
The Boy with the Porcelain Blade: Lucien de Fontein has grown up different. One of the mysterious and misshapen Orfano who appear around the Kingdom of Landfall, he is a talented fighter yet constantly lonely, tormented by his deformity, and well aware that he is a mere pawn in a political game.
The Boy who Wept Blood: Sworn to protect the silent queen Anea as she struggles to bring a new democracy to Demesne, Dino finds himself drawn into a deadly game of political intrigue as the aristocratic families of Landfall conspire to protect their privilege.
The Girl on the Liar's Throne: Anea is the Silent Queen and she is struggling to bring change to the ancient society of Landfall. Vested interests and dark magics alike are determined to hold onto power and in a society where the loyalties of many are fluid and the true nature of the players is hidden the game of politics can be a lethal one even for those close to the throne.
Les Manuels de combat : l'intégrale.
Abondamment illustrés de croquis et de cartes, les trois fameux guides de combat de Den Patrick sont désormais réunis en une intégrale indispensable pour tous ceux qui veulent combattre les créatures de fantasy les plus charismatiques de l'univers de Tolkien : les Orcs, les Elfes et les Nains.
Stratégie militaire, tactiques de combat, équipement et armes utilisés, les trois espèces n'auront plus de secret pour vous !
An ornate yet dark fantasy, with echoes of Scott Lynch, Robin Hobb and Jon Courtenay Grimwood. An original and beautifully imagined world, populated by unforgettable characters. A debut novel which garnered rave reviews on publication from fellow authors, bloggers and the likes of SFX magazine.
Lucien de Fontein has grown up different. One of the mysterious and misshapen Orfano who appear around the Kingdom of Landfall, he is a talented fighter yet constantly lonely, tormented by his deformity, and well aware that he is a mere pawn in a political game. Ruled by an insane King and the venomous Majordomo, it is a world where corruption and decay are deeply rooted - but to a degree Lucien never dreams possible when he first discovers the plight of the 'insane' women kept in the haunting Sanatoria.
Told in a continuous narrative interspersed with flashbacks we see Lucien grow up under the care of his tutors. We watch him forced through rigorous Testings, and fall in love, set against his yearning to discover where he comes from, and how his fate is tied to that of every one of the deformed Orfano in the Kingdom, and of the eerie Sanatoria itself.
A manual, complete with illustrations, that looks at the Elvish race and the way they fight war. With a history of the race, an assessment on how they, as immortals, face death, and accounts of famous engagements, this is the perfect companion for any fantasy wargamer or roleplayer, as well as being a door into a wonderful and original fantasy world.
A manual, complete with illustrations, that looks at the dwarvish race and the way they fight war. With a history of the race, an assessment of the legendary courage and fortitude of the dwarves in war, and accounts of famous engagements, this is the perfect companion for any fantasy wargamer or roleplayer, as well as being a door into a wonderful and original fantasy world.
Written in the form of a soldier's manual on strategy, tactics and weapons THE ORCS WAR-FIGHTING MANUAL is an innovative and fun way for readers and gamers to add colour and excitement to their knowledge of fantasy's premier villains.
Translated from the original Orcish the book contains details on Orc strengths and weakness, key tactics, survival and field tips and accounts of notorious battles from Orc history as well as key tips on defeating Elves and Dwarves. Puny humans are not considered worth discussing.
With companion volumes for Elves and Dwarves, gaming and comics writer Den Patrick builds up his very own fantasy world and tells its history in a unique and entertaining way.
Illustrated throughout and comes complete with battle and formation maps.
« Nous vivons pour la guerre. »« Il nous revient de régner sur la montagne, la forêt, la plaine et la rivière. Nous sommes les orcs, et un jour le monde entier nous appartiendra. » Découvrez ici pour la première fois le sombre héritage qui retrace l'histoire des orcs, de leurs croyances, de leurs coutumes et de leurs rancoeurs envers les autres races depuis leur apparition sur Naer Evain. Un guide illustré, indispensable, établi d'après des témoignages d'orcs recueillis au péril de nombreuses vies.« Un dernier mot à propos des orcs. J'espère ne plus jamais avoir à leur adresser la parole, ni même à poser les yeux sur l'une de ces brutes scarifiées. Que le but de leur existence soit d'exterminer tous ceux qui sont différents d'eux devrait constituer un avertissement suffisant pour toutes les races. Sebastian Venghaus Anthropologue royal, Hoïm »Aussi traduits : Les Elfes - L'Art de la GuerreLes Nains - Manuel de Campagne
« La guerre est la seule constante. »« J'ai dormi dans les landes de Sel, combattu dans les plaines de Kourgaad et marché parmi les humains venus de l'autre côté de la mer. Je suis LaDarielle Daellen Staern, et ceci est mon cadeau aux aelfirs. L'Art de la Guerre. » Traduite de manuscrits elfiques originaux, voici l'histoire complète et illustrée de l'art de la guerre tel qu'il a été pratiqué par les Elfes. On y découvre leur arsenal, leur tactique et leur histoire militaire, mais aussi la compréhension que cette race immortelle a acquise des opportunités sublimes de mourir sur les champs de bataille.« Puisse cette traduction rappeler à tous, même aux plus vaillants de nos guerriers, que nous avons beaucoup à apprendre, aussi bien sur le plan martial que philosophique, de la guerre avec les aelfirs. Sebastian Venghaus Anthropologue royal, Hoïm »Aussi traduits : Les Orcs - La Voie du SaccageLes Nains - Manuel de Campagne
« Ténacité, ténacité, TÉNACITÉ ! »« Nous sommes les nains. Seuls notre force, notre loyauté et notre sens du devoir nous permettent de survivre dans ce monde hostile. Seules la méfiance, la suspicion et la vigilance peuvent nous protéger pour les années à venir. » Ce manuel illustré, fruit de la sagesse des nains, pose les bases de leur stratégie militaire. Dans une langue claire et concise, il dévoile les tactiques, l'équipement et les armes utilisés pour vaincre l'ennemi. Un ouvrage indispensable pour chaque nain dans chaque citadelle. Lisez-le attentivement, et que vos barbes poussent longues et drues !« Si nous autres humains voulons résister et survivre aux orcs et aux spectres de l'Ombre, nous ne pourrons le faire qu'avec l'appui des autres races, et même si vous ne le ferez jamais admettre à un nain, ils ont besoin de nous autant que nous avons besoin d'eux. Sebastian Venghaus Anthropologue royal, Hoïm »Aussi traduits : Les Orcs - La Voie du SaccageLes Elfes - L'Art de la Guerre
This open access book offers a multidisciplinary dialogue on relational anthropology in contemporary economics. A particular view of the human being is often assumed in economic models, but seldom acknowledged let alone explicated. Addressing this neglected area of research in economic studies, altogether the contributors touch upon the importance and potential of virtues, the notions of freedom and self-love, the potential of simulation models, the dialectics of love, and questions of methodology in constructing a relational anthropology for contemporary economics. The overall result is a highly informative and constructive dialogue, establishing inter alia a research agenda for future collaborative and multidisciplinary study.
Une initiation à la magie de cette île avec ses mystérieuses pierres et les rites qui les entourent encore. Les secrets du Mana, cette force mystérieuse chère aux Polynésiens, y sont dévoilés et les pratiques chamanistes qui l'entourent, révélées. «Copyright Electre»
