THE SECRET OF THE STONE
Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, legendary jewel of magic that alone could save Queen Ehlana from the deadly poison that had felled her father. Sparhawk and Sephrenia, ageless instructor in Styric magics, made haste to free Ehlana from the crystalline cocoon that had preserved her life while they desperately sought a cure.
But Bhelliom carried dangers of its own. Once the stone came into his hands, Sparhawk found himself stalked by a dark, lurking menace. Whether the foul Zemoch God Azash was behind this threat, or some other enemy, even Sephrenia could not say--only that the sapphire rose held powers too dangerous for any mortal to bear.
Restoring Queen Ehlana would be only the beginning of Sparhawk's mission. With the aid of four stalward knights, one from each Militant Order, he must thwart Ehlana's poisoner, the Primate Annias, in his plot to assume the throne of the Church. For as Archprelate, Annias would serve his secret master, Azash, and deliver up to the dread God the one thing Azash thirsted for--Bhelliom itself!
Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, legendary jewel of magic that alone could save Queen Ehlana from the deadly poison that had felled her father. Sparhawk and Sephrenia, ageless instructor in Styric magics, made haste to free Ehlana from the crystalline cocoon that had preserved her life while they desperately sought a cure.
But Bhelliom carried dangers of its own. Once the stone came into his hands, Sparhawk found himself stalked by a dark, lurking menace. Whether the foul Zemoch God Azash was behind this threat, or some other enemy, even Sephrenia could not say--only that the sapphire rose held powers too dangerous for any mortal to bear.
Restoring Queen Ehlana would be only the beginning of Sparhawk's mission. With the aid of four stalward knights, one from each Militant Order, he must thwart Ehlana's poisoner, the Primate Annias, in his plot to assume the throne of the Church. For as Archprelate, Annias would serve his secret master, Azash, and deliver up to the dread God the one thing Azash thirsted for--Bhelliom itself!
I really enjoyed this book as well as the whole series.
It was a good ending but I feel the last few chapters were a bit chopped or rushed.
The final end to a great trio. Am trying to read the different trio of David Eddings
A wonderful fantasy novel from Eddings
I thought this volume was actually better than the previous two. Some surprises at the end!
Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, legendary jewel of magic that alone could save Queen Ehlana from the deadly poison that had felled her father. Sparhawk and Sephrenia, ageless instructor in Styric magics, made haste to free Ehlana from the crystalline cocoon that had preserved her life while they desperately sought a cure.
But Bhelliom carried dangers of its own. Once the stone came into his hands, Sparhawk found himself stalked by assassins, and -he believed- by a darker, lurking menace. Whether the foul Zemoch God Azash was behind this threath, or some other enemy, even Sephrenia could not say--only that the sapphire rose held powers too dangerous for any mortal to bear.
Restoring Queen Ehlana would be only the beginning of Sparhawk's mission. With the allies of his quest-the four stalwart Knights, one from each Militant Order; and the novice Berit; the squire Kurik; and the young thief Talen--Sparhawk must also thwart Ehlana's poisoner, the Primate Annias, in his plot to assume the throne of the Church. Foir as Archprelate, Annias would serve his secret master, Azash, and deliver up to the dread God the one thing Azash thirsted fo--Bhelliom itself!
But Bhelliom carried dangers of its own. Once the stone came into his hands, Sparhawk found himself stalked by assassins, and -he believed- by a darker, lurking menace. Whether the foul Zemoch God Azash was behind this threath, or some other enemy, even Sephrenia could not say--only that the sapphire rose held powers too dangerous for any mortal to bear.
Restoring Queen Ehlana would be only the beginning of Sparhawk's mission. With the allies of his quest-the four stalwart Knights, one from each Militant Order; and the novice Berit; the squire Kurik; and the young thief Talen--Sparhawk must also thwart Ehlana's poisoner, the Primate Annias, in his plot to assume the throne of the Church. Foir as Archprelate, Annias would serve his secret master, Azash, and deliver up to the dread God the one thing Azash thirsted fo--Bhelliom itself!
Book three of the Elenium
