Fantasy
The Steel Remains
2008·352 pages
A cynical mercenary, Ringil Eskiath, hunts for an enslaved cousin as dark sorceries awaken, threatening the world with a demonic prophecy.
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A cynical mercenary, Ringil Eskiath, hunts for an enslaved cousin as dark sorceries awaken, threatening the world with a demonic prophecy.
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A dark lord will rise. Such is the prophecy that dogs Ringil Eskiath--Gil, for short--a washed-up mercenary and onetime war hero whose cynicism is surpassed only by the speed of his sword. Gil is estranged from his aristocratic family, but when his mother enlists his help in freeing a cousin sold into slavery, Gil sets out to track her down. But it soon becomes apparent that more is at stake than the fate of one young woman. Grim sorceries are awakening in the land. Some speak in whispers of the...
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Romance & sex
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Explicit sexual content with frequent encounters; includes some graphic scenes.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic battle scenes, torture, and body horror throughout.
Profanity
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Frequent use of strong profanity and harsh language in dialogue.
Substance use
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Moderate alcohol and drug use depicted, often in a neutral or casual context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central LGBTQ+ characters and relationships, including explicit gay content.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes or references, not central to the story.
Magic & witchcraft
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Frequent fantasy magic and sorcery as key plot elements.
Occult / demonology
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Moderate references to demonic entities and dark rituals in a fantasy context.
Political content
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Moderate political themes with commentary on power and corruption.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair or self-destructive behavior, not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent depictions of slavery, coercion, and systemic cruelty; includes sexual assault themes.
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