Here is the second part of Duncan's tale :D
Lastly - The Villians!
KING WARD
He knows the other lands have slid backwards into the mud
since Dokuzen locked itself away from the world 300 years ago. His dream is to
see a new golden age – and he will make it happen with fire and sword. Only
united can the countries pool their knowledge and rise once more.
Brutal conquest and slavery are but the by-products of
his glorious vision for the world.
His armies are the biggest, the best-trained and the
best-armed and have never known defeat. Every country he has invaded have fallen
to them.
His capital, Cridianton, is now a place of learning and
culture, grace and art – albeit supported on the back of slavery. To show his
people the glorious future that awaits them and to take their minds off the
high taxes that will cost, he has the finest performers from across the country
amuse and amaze in his court.
But while his armies rampage through the south, to his
north are two growing problems.
He wants the Velsh mines and farms but not the expense of
invasion, so plans to send bands of warriors north to plunder and terrorise the
Velsh until they beg to come under his protection.
And he also has his eyes on Dokuzen and the treasures
that await behind a magical barrier, for his health is slowly failing after 20
years on the throne and not even bedding the most beautiful young women from
across the country can restore his youth …
LORD JAKEN
Ruler of the Tadayoshi clan, he is determined to see his
clan rise to control not just Dokuzen but the whole world. His son Sendatsu
unwittingly provided him with proof that the barrier around Dokuzen was not put
up to keep the barbarians out – but to protect them from the clans. With this
knowledge allied to the power of Dokuzen, he knows he can fashion an empire.
Jaken tried to control Sendatsu but has now been forced
to send warriors out into Vales to try and bring his errant son back, so he can
control how and when revolution comes to Dokuzen. He also has a spy within the
Magic-weaver ranks and plots to use them to overthrow Dokuzen’s ruler, Daichi, then
take control himself.
SUMIKO
Centuries ago, for reasons lost in the mists of time, the
Magic-weavers rebelled against the rulers of Dokuzen but were broken and thrown
outside society.
As guardians of the magical barrier that protects
Dokuzen, they are vital to society but they exist on the outskirts, despised by
the nobles and feared by the commoners, denied the respect and honour they
deserve.
Sumiko’s life is devoted to restoring the Magic-weavers
to power and ruling Dokuzen. To her, it does not matter which clan a person is
from, only that they have magical powers. She knows the barrier around Dokuzen
is fading, as the magic fades within Dokuzen and soon the clans will have to
rejoin the world. Her plan is for it to happen under her control – and then for
her control to spread across the other lands.
On August 24 at 10:30 am we will be having Duncan instore signing copies of his new book. If you have been tantalised (like I have) by these segments, then pop into the store and grab a copy for Duncan to sign for you. IF you can't make it, just let us know on
(08) 8277-8857 and we can organise something for you!
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