Noonshade is a fantasy novel by James Barclay

James Barclay

James Barclay is a high fantasy authorHe has written two trilogies, Chronicles of The Raven and Legends of The Raven, and a related novella, Light Stealer....

. It was first published in the UK in 2000. This is the second book in the Chronicles of The Raven

Chronicles of The Raven

Chronicles of The Raven is the first of two trilogies by James Barclay which revolves around a band of mercenaries named The Raven.The trilogy consists of three novels, all set in the fantasy world of Balaia:* Dawnthief* Noonshade...

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"An apocalyptic spell has been cast, an ancient evil banished. And now the land of Balaia, still riven with war, must live with the consequences.

The spell has torn a rip in the sky, a pathway to the dragon dimension.

As war sweeps the land, the legendary mercenary band The Raven must fight the invading Wesman hordes and the betrayals of those that should be friends

And if they fail, Balaia wil fall beneath the wings of countless dragons..."

The book starts about half hour (book terms) after Dawnthief.

Plot

At the end of the last book Denser had cast dawnthief to destroy the Wytch Lords, and just to make sure they don't come back he opened a dimensional rip leading to nowhere. But unknowingly he had it opening into Sha-kaan's (the golden dragon

Dragon

A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...

 in the last book) dimension.

In this book the Raven

The Raven

"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness...

 have to close the dimensional rip hovering above Parve, which is growing. If they fail then the Khaan brood won't be able to hold the other, larger broods off.

The Raven

Denser - Xeteskian Mage

Erienne - Dordovan Mage

Hirad Coldheart - Barbarian Warrior

Ilkar - Julatsan Mage

The Unknown Warrior - Warrior

Thraun - Warrior

Will Begman - Thief

Julatsa

Barrass - Chief Negotiator

Cordolan - Council Member

Deale - Council Member

Endorr - Junior Council Member

Kard - General

Kerela - High Mage

Seldane - Council Member

Torvis - Council Member

Vilif - Council Secretary

Barons, Lords and soldiers

Blackthorne - Southern Baron

Gresse - South-Eastern Baron

Kessarin - Wesman Scout

Riasu - Wesman General

Tessaya - Wesman Lord

See also

• Dawnthief
  Dawnthief
  Dawnthief is a fantasy novel by James Barclay. It was first published in the UK in 1999.The story is about the Raven , six men and an elf. Swords for hire in the wars that have torn Balaia apart...
  
  
• Nightchild
  Nightchild
  Nightchild is a fantasy novel by James Barclay. It was first published in the UK in 2001. This is the third book in the Chronicles of The Raven.- The Raven :Denser - Xeteskian MageErienne - Dordovan MageHirad Coldheart - Barbarian Warrior...
  
  
• Chronicles of The Raven
  Chronicles of The Raven
  Chronicles of The Raven is the first of two trilogies by James Barclay which revolves around a band of mercenaries named The Raven.The trilogy consists of three novels, all set in the fantasy world of Balaia:* Dawnthief* Noonshade...
  
  
• Legends of The Raven
  Legends of The Raven
  Legends of The Raven is the second of two trilogies by James Barclay which revolves around a band of mercenaries named The Raven.The trilogy consists of three novels:* Elfsorrow* ShadowHeart* DemonStorm...
  
  
• James Barclay
  James Barclay
  James Barclay is a high fantasy authorHe has written two trilogies, Chronicles of The Raven and Legends of The Raven, and a related novella, Light Stealer....
  
  

External links

• The Official website