As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire . . .
Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister Queens. Now she's a queen herself, with Elvine as her spear maiden, wielding a weapon forged by the gods. But while the traitorous Sister Lore plots in the shadows, Ascarlia will never be safe.
Felnir has won a crown of his own and forged a kingdom at the tip of his divine blade. Yet his dreams are troubled by visions of the brother he thought long dead. A brother who needs his help, and whom Felnir would give anything to save - even his hard-won kingship.
Ruhlin's many victories have made him a hero to the Morvek, who believe he is the prophesied saviour who will overthrow their Nihlvarian enemies. But now he finds himself a prisoner of the Vortigurn, the King of Nihlvar, who has secrets and schemes of his own.
Secrets that could unmake the world.
Upon the Forge of Battle is the epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Age of Wrath trilogy, a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism.
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In the Age of Wrath, the echoes of ancient gods and the clash of empires reverberate across a world on the brink of chaos. This series pulls readers into a land where power is not just sought but fought for with every drop of blood. With intricate world-building, deeply flawed characters, and an atmosphere thick with tension, the Age of Wrath offers a narrative that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.
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At the heart of the series lies a complex web of political intrigue, divine machinations, and a society teetering between revolution and destruction. As old alliances fracture and new threats arise, individuals from every corner of the world must confront their own ambition, loyalty, and fate. Whether it’s the vengeance of a fallen hero, the burden of hidden knowledge, or the rise of an unexpected champion, every character’s journey is marked by personal sacrifice and moral ambiguity.
Ryan’s world is as unforgiving as it is richly detailed, drawing on influences of myth and history to create a brutal, yet beautiful landscape. The land is shaped by gods whose presence is felt in every battle, every betrayal, and every whispered prayer. Each book in the Age of Wrath series unfolds with the kind of deliberate pacing that allows the stakes to rise steadily, drawing readers deeper into its world until they can’t help but be swept away by its relentless tide of events.
From the first page to the last, the Age of Wrath isn’t just about fighting for power—it’s about the price of it, the toll it takes on the soul, and whether the very nature of ambition can destroy everything it touches. Fans of epic fantasy and high-stakes adventures will find themselves riveted by a series that doesn’t just tell a story—it shapes a new world with every turn of the page.
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