Synopsis:
The final battle is here.
The Wall has been destroyed–and magically restored–by Dorilian Sordaneon. Instead of a hero’s return to Prince Handurin’s army, the Kheld and Esseran troops are mutinous, fearing Dorilian’s newly revealed powers. The rift allows the sorcerer Nammuor to spring a deadly trap.
When Handurin and Dorilian finally engage with Nammuor’s sorcery, the full powers of both sides are revealed, unleashing both desperation and cataclysm.
Review:
I have to get one thing out of the way first: The Triempery Revelations is a perfect example of what makes epic fantasy truly epic. It’s a fantastic series from start to finish, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre. It features god-machines, complex politics, battles, and some very memorable characters. And now that the series is complete, there’s even more reason to put it on your TBR.
So, on to The Rill Lord.
As the series name suggests, revelations are a big part of the storyline, and there were a few of them in this final book. Some were hinted at in earlier books and finally revealed, while others were brand new. And of course, there had to be a final showdown with Nammuor, who is one of my favorite villains in fantasy. He’s ruthless and driven—and sometimes consumed by madness—making him not only dangerous, but unpredictable. He’s also a powerful sorcerer.
The other main characters, Hans (Handurin) and Dorilian, are the real reason I kept coming back to this series for more. From the outset, they’re unlikely allies, and I love stories built on that theme. Dorilian can be cold, distant, arrogant, and infuriating, but when he casts aside the persona of the Heirarch, he can be warm and even funny, and he cares deeply for his loved ones.
Hans is the brother of Dorilian’s sworn enemy. While Hans is in no way like his brother Stefan, there are so many obstacles he has to overcome (and not just with Dorilian, but the world as a whole.) Hans is optimistic and friendly, sometimes a bit too trusting, but he’s also the perfect counterpoint to Dorilian. And like it or not, they’re facing Nammuor together.
Both men make lasting friendships along the way, while also making enemies. Both are forced to make some very difficult decisions, and both know what the stakes are if they lose.
It’s impossible to say anything more in this review without giving the larger storyline away, so trust me when I say that this series is worth your time. The Rill Lord is the final book, but if you haven’t started your Triempery journey yet, it begins with Sordaneon.
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