The Power That Preserves
Dark FantasyEpic FantasyGrimdark
Published 1977 Pages 531 ~9h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 5 — Brutal
Extreme violence and suffering, no mercy
Synopsis
Determined to never again be manipulated by the evil Lord Foul the Despiser, Thomas Covenant prepares to aid the Land's besieged Council of Lords by meeting Lord Foul in final combat. Reissue.
Tropes
Dark LordReluctant HeroEnd of the World StakesWar Between KingdomsRevenge Story
Awards
★ Locus Nominee★ World Fantasy Nominee★ British Fantasy Nominee★ Hugo Nominee★ Nebula Nominee
Tone
GrimdarkDark & SeriousEpic
Content Warnings
graphic-violenceabusesexual-assaulttorturewarpsychological-trauma
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