Relic of the Dawn

by David Niall Wilson

Book Overview

Against the Deathlords Dace, chosen warrior of the Unconquered Sun, faces his greatest challenge when he and his men stand between the armies of the Underworld and the population of the city of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588468607
• ISBN13: 9781588468604
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: White Wolf Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Always Guard the Graveyards

This book was a nice surprise. I'm not familiar with White Wolf's 'Exalted' fantasy game, but I do like to follow David Niall Wilson's work, and so picked this up. Most of my experience with White Wolf is the 'The Masquerade' literature, and that has gotten so dry and stretched out that I had few hopes even if this was a Wilson story, but the writer's skill managed to conquer all and produce a pleasant, readable story. I'm not sure if I have the overall story arc worked out, but I believe the theme is about the resurgence of the Exalted, humans who have been granted exceptional powers by celestial gods. In the first age these demi-gods became the masters of civilization until their deterioration plunged the world into chaos and brought about the end of the first age. Now it is the second age, and the Exalted have begun to return. To the dismay of the powers that already walked the earth. This story is about Dace, a mercenary leader, and now an Exalted Warrior of the Unconquered Sun. In the process of escorting a caravan, Dace and his men narrowly miss the forces of the Drinker of Seeping Poisons, who is bent on the conquest of Mishaka. Dace continues on to Mishaka, planning to alert the city and take part in its defense, when he is sidetracked by another power. Sending his men on Dace joins forces with Lilith, another power, and goes on a quest for a special relic of Desus - a first age Exalted who is somehow tied to Dace. The story switches back and forth between Dave and Lilith's quest and the race to defend Mishaka. We meet many characters who will, no doubt, reappear in later volumes. Wilson's style is strong and well textured, with bogging down in details as books in the Masquerade tend to do. It you have a taste for gaming, this is a good place to get a feel for the context of this latest of White Wolf's efforts. And keep an eye out for Wilson's books, he has again displayed a strong talent for fantasy.

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Just wanted to make sure you got your 5 stars from someone. I really liked the book and would love to see more! Miles

I'm The author..

I just wanted to set the record straight here - sorry for giving my own book a 4 star (I would have gone with 5, but that would seem like padding the vote?) The only reason I'm posting is that WHITE WOLF is not the author of the book, I am. David Niall Wilson. I have no idea why the book is not listed with my name, but I hope you enjoy it. David Niall Wilson