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Available
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Publication
Bantam Spectra (New York, 1991). Bantam rack edition, 11th printing. 416 pages. $6.50.
Description
On steamy Pryan, never-ending sunlight and plentiful rain have created a jungle so vast that humans and elves dwell high in the trees and only dwarves live anywhere near the ground. From the treetops the aristocratic elves sell weapons to the other races, whose incessant warfare sends a steady steam of profits and essential resources skyward. Now, generations of dissent and race hatred will not heal -- not even under the threat of annihilation at the hands of legendary Titans. Armed with little more than their wits and prophecy, an elf, a human, and a dwarf must unite to try to save the world from destruction. From the Paperback edition.
User reviews
LibraryThing member reading_fox
2nd in the series. Most notably marked by the unwelcome introduction of "Fizban" from Dragonlance, who's presence is never explained, but appears to still be a god that Haplo doesn't believe in. None fo the races of these worlds have a higher power, all the religious references are to the Sartan at
Haplo visits the world of fire - four suns inside a large sphere, with the races living in dense jungle on the internal surface. It's not at all clear why this is the world of fire, as there isn't that much heat around, just enough for verdant life. Our lesser races are predominantly elven this time, but we don't get much chance to find out about their culture because the Tytans are coming. It appears the Sartan created some powerful servants who's lost their way, and are now destroying everything in their path. (Why they'd turn destructive is never explained). Haplo turns up just in time to save a few in the process of learning about the world and how it's been set up - and what the Sartan had intended it to do. The dog does little but keep him company. Fizban has inserted himself into the elven city and doesn't need to nudge Haplo much to set things going in the right direction.
Much the same as the previous one already - we don't really care about the various Mensch who are again fighting between themselves. Haplo has a few more reminiscences from his time in the Labyrinth, including their bleak but still touching wedding ceremony.
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the time of the Sundering. Haplo visits the world of fire - four suns inside a large sphere, with the races living in dense jungle on the internal surface. It's not at all clear why this is the world of fire, as there isn't that much heat around, just enough for verdant life. Our lesser races are predominantly elven this time, but we don't get much chance to find out about their culture because the Tytans are coming. It appears the Sartan created some powerful servants who's lost their way, and are now destroying everything in their path. (Why they'd turn destructive is never explained). Haplo turns up just in time to save a few in the process of learning about the world and how it's been set up - and what the Sartan had intended it to do. The dog does little but keep him company. Fizban has inserted himself into the elven city and doesn't need to nudge Haplo much to set things going in the right direction.
Much the same as the previous one already - we don't really care about the various Mensch who are again fighting between themselves. Haplo has a few more reminiscences from his time in the Labyrinth, including their bleak but still touching wedding ceremony.
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LibraryThing member meersan
A tattooed demigod travels to a world of jungle and perpetual sun where a race of insanely powerful giants has decided to kill everybody.
LibraryThing member weedge507
This book was my favorite so far (im on 5)...It was definitely the funniest and most entertaining...The others are more serious and get down to buisness with the story..This one gave the story a little more of an upbeat tempo and took it to another level.
LibraryThing member Karlstar
I enjoyed these quite a bit when they first came out, the setting and the plot are rather unique. They still have a Dungeons and Dragons feel to them, but they aren't game based novels.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1990-11
Physical description
416 p.; 4.21 inches
ISBN
0553290983 / 9780553290981