Marion Zimmer Bradley

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A gripping new fantasy novel set in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover universe. Darkover, a Lost Colony far out on the galactic rim, a world of telepaths, nonhumans, and warlords ... a world about to discover the terrible destructive power of weapons of the mind ... Traumatized by psychic warfare as a child, a young woman with extraordinary psychic talents negotiates a treacherous path, risking unforeseen dangers to create a haven where she and others can use their skills for good. In Darkover's dim past, before the tumultuous Ages of Chaos, small kingdoms still vied for power with sword and spear. But with the rise of psychic abilities called laran, unscrupulous leaders turned to half-trained sorcerers for an advantage. One such struggle arose between the realms of Hastur and its ambitious neighbor, Carcosse. Leora Hastur is still a child when her laran awakens, and the resulting crisis almost claims her life. Her beloved older sister, Neave, and her father's small circle of telepathic workers manage to save her, but nothing can shield her from the horrors of the impending war. Leora's younger sister perishes in the firestorm of laran-fueled destruction when Lord Carcosse and his sorcerer attack their home. Scarred and deeply traumatized, Leora is sent to a faraway Tower for healing. In the process, she grows to womanhood and develops her extraordinary Gifts, wanting nothing more than to live and work among fellow telepaths. But war is brewing once more ... To prevent another catastrophe, Lord Hastur brokers an alliance, with marriage to Leora as part of the treaty. Rather than see others suffer as she has, Leora reluctantly agrees. As she and Neave travel to the wedding, one calamity follows another, from a flash flood to an attack by nonhuman catmen ... and capture by ruthless Dry Towns slavers. To save her sister and their fellow captives, Leora must call forth a previously unknown Gift and summon the gods themselves to her cause. Arilinn is the new, long-awaited adventure in the beloved Darkover series. It's perfect for both devoted fans and those new to the world of the Bloody Sun.

A gripping new fantasy novel set in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover universe.Darkover, a Lost Colony far out on the galactic rim, a world of telepaths, nonhumans, and warlords ... a world about to discover the terrible destructive power of weapons of the mind ...Traumatized by psychic warfare as a child, a young woman with extraordinary psychic talents negotiates a treacherous path, risking unforeseen dangers to create a haven where she and others can use their skills for good.In Darkover's dim past, before the tumultuous Ages of Chaos, small kingdoms still vied for power with sword and spear. But with the rise of psychic abilities called laran, unscrupulous leaders turned to half-trained sorcerers for an advantage. One such struggle arose between the realms of Hastur and its ambitious neighbor, Carcosse. Leora Hastur is still a child when her laran awakens, and the resulting crisis almost claims her life. Her beloved older sister, Neave, and her father's small circle of telepathic workers manage to save her, but nothing can shield her from the horrors of the impending war. Leora's younger sister perishes in the firestorm of laran-fueled destruction when Lord Carcosse and his sorcerer attack their home. Scarred and deeply traumatized, Leora is sent to a faraway Tower for healing. In the process, she grows to womanhood and develops her extraordinary Gifts, wanting nothing more than to live and work among fellow telepaths. But war is brewing once more ...To prevent another catastrophe, Lord Hastur brokers an alliance, with marriage to Leora as part of the treaty. Rather than see others suffer as she has, Leora reluctantly agrees. As she and Neave travel to the wedding, one calamity follows another, from a flash flood to an attack by nonhuman catmen ... and capture by ruthless Dry Towns slavers. To save her sister and their fellow captives, Leora must call forth a previously unknown Gift and summon the gods themselves to her cause.Arilinn is the new, long-awaited adventure in the beloved Darkover series. It's perfect for both devoted fans and those new to the world of the Bloody Sun.

Terran child psychologist Bryn Haslund has her hands full, treating the traumatized young victims of the interplanetary Star Alliance. She's tried to stay out of politics, leaving that to her charismatic statesman father, Ernst. Despite her best efforts to remain neutral, she gets caught in the crackdown of a protest-turned-riot. Then Ernst delivers a robotic speech in support of the Alliance's tyrannical leader and goes missing. With the Alliance's secret police hot on her heels, Bryn finally locates her father in the research labs on Alpha, only to find that a mind-control device has been implanted in his brain. Searching for a way to disable the device, she discovers the records of a remote, almost-forgotten planet where telepathic powers have been developed to an extraordinary degree...Darkover, a Lost Colony world circling a dim red star far out on the galactic rim. In the desperate hope that natural telepathy can disable the mechanical device and free her father's mind, she hustles him onboard a smuggler's ship. When they try to land on Darkover, however, powerful winds knock their shuttle off-course, and it crashes in a rugged, glaciated mountain range. As the shuttle spins out of control, Bryn cries out for help... ...and someone answers her telepathic plea. Darkover poses its own dangers, from ice avalanches to bandits to gigantic carnivorous birds. Moreover, the planet has a complicated, often contentious history with Terra. When the Terrans rediscovered Darkover after millennia of isolation, the aristocratic Comyn struggled to maintain their unique culture, often at a terrible price. Using their extraordinary psychic abilities called laran, they forced the Terrans to honor Darkover's independence. The vicious interstellar wars waged by the Star Alliance eventually forced the Terrans to withdraw. Two generations later, smugglers, pirates, and rebels still use Darkover as a hidden base, threatening to drag the Comyn into their own battles. So far, Darkover's leaders have managed to avoid becoming a battleground for a larger conflict. Now Bryn and her father threaten to break that precarious isolation. To make matters worse, the mind-control device seems to be tightening its hold over Ernst, the Darkovans have their own agenda, and Bryn's newly awakened psychic powers just might turn out to be lethal. Can Bryn convince Darkover's telepaths to help, when they are deeply suspicious of Terrans and would rather remain forgotten? What are these strange new powers she's developing? And can she restore Ernst's mind before the Alliance enforcers track them down?

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Yliluonnollista kauhua Avalonin usvat -kirjailijaltaLeslie Barnes muuttaa sisarensa kanssa vanhaan taloon San Franciscossa. Muuton jälkeen talossa alkaa tapahtua kummallisia ja pelottavia asioita. Talon edellinen asukas on kuollut - onko hän jättänyt perinnöksi pahan hengen, joka pelottelee uusia asukkaita?Leslie pyytää apua meedio Claire Moffatilta ja maailmankuululta psyykkisten asioiden tutkijalta Colin MacLarenilta. He tulevat avuksi, mutta Leslien on löydettävä itsestään voimia vastustamaan sitä pahuuden ilmentymää, joka asuu talossa.MARION ZIMMER BRADLEY (1930-1999) oli erittäin suosittuhistoriallisen fantasian, scifin ja kauhun kirjoittaja. Hänen tunnetuin teoksensa on Avalonin usvat, joka on ilmestynyt myös suomeksi. Vuonna 1984 ilmestynyt ja nyt suomeksi Jalavan J-horror-sarjassa suomeksi julkaistava Perijätär onmoderni goottilainen kauhuromaani, joka sijoittuu 1980-luvun San Franciscoon. Kirja on saanut inspiraatiota H. P. Lovecraftilta ja on alansa huippua.Kustannus Jalava on aiemmin julkaissut kaksi Avalonin usvat-kirjan jatko-osaa ja kaksi Noitavalo-sarjan teosta.

Defy the Queen of Evil Dragons in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game. Tyranny of Dragons combines and refines two action-packed Dungeons & Dragons adventures--Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat--into a single sweeping campaign. It also includes a gallery of concept art providing a behind- the-scenes look at the creation of an epic adventure spotlighting Tiamat, one of the most legendary foes in D&D. A wonderful re-introduction to 5th edition's first published adventures for new fansBegins as a low-level adventure suitable for new players and evolves into an epic, sprawling campaign bringing players all the way from level 1 to level 15 Adventure has been rebalanced to be easier for a new Dungeon Master to run and a better play experience.Book includes gallery of concept art spotlighting Tiamat, one of the most legendary foes in D&D

"The Planet Savers" is a technology fiction novella by means of Marion Zimmer Bradley, a outstanding parent within the technology fiction and fantasy genres. This painting is part of her Darkover series, set on the fictional planet of Darkover. The narrative revolves around Dr. Jay Allison, a skilled psychiatrist and scientific doctor, who's summoned to the remote and mysterious world of Darkover to address a dire clinical crisis. Darkover is inhabited via telepathic and psychic individuals, and their specific competencies have caused both advancement and warfare. The planet is grappling with Trailmen's Fever, a deadly plague transmitted via telepathy. Dr. Allison, armed together with his Earth medical information, is tasked with locating a remedy. He faces numerous challenges, which include cultural differences and the reluctance of the telepathic inhabitants to accept his assist. As the tale unfolds, Dr. Allison turns into deeply entwined in the complicated internet of Darkover's society and its telepathic strength struggles. Through his dedication and resourcefulness, he need to navigate the intricacies of this alien global to find out a manner to keep it from the deadly disorder.

"Falcons of Narabedla" is a science fiction novella written via Marion Zimmer Bradley. This early painting via Bradley showcases her skills for creating ingenious and idea-scary speculative fiction. The story is set in the world Narabedla, in which humanity coexists with an alien race called the Sulcars. The protagonist, Ridenow, is a young guy with telepathic abilities, which might be considered dangerous and are suppressed via the government. When his psychic powers are discovered, he's sent into exile. As Ridenow ventures into the desert, he encounters the Falcons, a set of humans who've additionally been ostracized for his or her psychic abilties. Together, they shape a community, tapping into their unique capabilities to speak with every other and the Sulcars. Their telepathic capabilities turn out to be crucial in resolving conflicts and bridging the gap between people and the Sulcars. "Falcons of Narabedla" explores subject matters of prejudice, the concern of the unknown, and the potential for cooperation and expertise amongst distinct species. Marion Zimmer Bradley's novella offers a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of human nature and the electricity of empathy and verbal exchange. It is a testomony to Bradley's early contributions to the technology fiction genre and her capacity to craft tales that task societal norms and expectations.

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