A descendant of Corban and Coralen.ĭrem-a trapper of the Desolation. A descendant of Cywen and Veradis, Drem’s aunt.Ĭullen-a young warrior of Dun Seren. Trained as a White-Wing, though she has become disillusioned with the Ben-Elim and White-Wings.īyrne-the High Captain of Dun Seren. Riv-half-breed daughter of Aphra and Kol. Trainer of the White-Wings.Įthlinn-Queen of the Giants. Spoken of as the greatest warrior of the Banished Lands.Įrt-veteran sword master of Drassil. A White-Wing of Drassil, captain of five hundred.īalur One-Eye-father to Ethlinn. Yul-once first-sword of Erdene, now sworn to Bleda.Īphra-mother of Riv.

He was originally a ward of the Ben-Elim, raised in Drassil and betrothed to Jin.Įllac-a one-handed warrior of the Sirak. She was originally a ward of the Ben-Elim, raised in Drassil and betrothed to Bleda.īleda-new leader of the Sirak since his mother Erdene was killed by Uldin of the Cheren. Jin-new leader of the Cheren since the death of her father Uldin at Bleda’s hands. 'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near? Drem, Riv and the Bright Star’s warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle. But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defenses may soon shatter.Īcross the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star. In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council – desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army.

And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior-angels and their allies for good. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. The King of the Otherworld is finally free.

This is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne's mighty trilogy: Of Blood and Bone. In A Time of Courage, angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands.

A Time of Courage by John Gwynne