![]() ![]() Sybel's grasping of how to wield great power responsibly, unlike some of her opponents who just don't care, is explored well. Particularly powerful is the discussion of the intersection of power and morality: just because you can do something does not mean you should. The writing is elegant and stylish for all of its tremendous pace, and the character development of Sybel, Tamlorn and Coren is superb. In just 200 pages she packs in more story and more ideas than most entire trilogies. ![]() ![]() ![]() McKillip's writing discipline is awesome to behold. It mixes elements of epic fantasy - armies readying for battle, politics - with elements of fairy tales, particularly the magical beasts who live with Sybel and the way that the magic works, with sorcerers gaining power over one another through the knowledge of names and stories. The Forgotten Beasts of Eld was originally published in 1974 and has since become regarded as a classic, foundational volume of modern fantasy. A dozen years later, the outside world returns to intrude on their peaceful lives, and Sybel and Tamlorn must choose their fate. Tamlorn is the son of the king, but Sybel cares nothing for his heritage. She cares nothing for the outside world until the warrior Coren brings into her care a baby boy, Tamlorn. Sybel is the latest in a line of keepers of a group of fantastic beasts dwelling on Eld Mountain. ![]()
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