Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne
by David Gaider
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Author: David GaiderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-03
ISBN: 0765324083
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Tor Books
Book Reviews of Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne
Book Review: A top-notch fantasy novel
Summary: 5 Stars
Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne is one of two prequel novels to Bioware's recently released (at the time of writing this review) fantasy role playing game, Dragon Age: Origins. Unlike other novels written in the universe of video games, The Stolen Throne and the 2nd book, "The Calling", are written not by 3rd-party authors but the head of the writing team that penned the story and dialogue of Dragon Age: Origins, David Gaider. This adds an extra level of quality and realism to the universe and the characters within that can sometimes be lost in a 3rd-party authors creative freedom.
The Stolen Throne is set ~35 years before the events of the game take place, in a time when the small land of Ferelden is suffering at the hands of a tyrant king. Placed on the thrown by the the Emperor of Orlais, a neighbouring super-power whom invaded and conquered Ferelden 80 years prior, the Usurper rules though fear and oppression, while the true heir, the Rebel Queen and her son are betrayed by those though loyal. While the Queen is killed, her son, Maric, escapes and by chance encounters the young outlaw, Loghain. With Loghain's help, Prince Maric returns to the rebel forces, and to his betrothed, Rowan, a warrioress of great skill. Reluctant as he is, Loghain stays with the rebels, quickly proving himself to be gifted in the ways of combat and tactics, skills that Maric will need if he is to ever reclaim his rightful place as Ferelden's king.
An exciting and compelling read, although such a description is often over used in reviews, describes this book perfectly. Not a simple tale of kings, rebels and magic, The Stolen Thone is a powerful story covering love, deception, friendship and the difficulties of being a worthy King. It is a story Gaider brilliantly tells, giving depth and meaning to something that one would only otherwise lean though reading several in-game codex entries. I would strongly recommend anyone who buys Dragon Age: Origins to read both Dragon Age novels. Alternatively, anyone wanting a engaging fantasy novel need not look further than this book, as even without the Dragon Age franchise backing it, The Stolen Throne stand on its own two feet as a top-notch fantasy novel. Quite simply, read this book!
Summary of Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne
The thrilling prequel to Dragon Age: Origins, the hit role-playing video game from award-winning developer BioWare!
Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne
After his mother, the beloved Rebel Queen, is betrayed and murdered by her own faithless lords, young Maric becomes the leader of a rebel army attempting to free his nation from the control of a foreign tyrant.
His countrymen live in fear; his commanders consider him untested; and his only allies are Loghain, a brash young outlaw who saved his life, and Rowan, the beautiful warrior maiden promised to him since birth. Surrounded by spies and traitors, Maric must find a way to not only survive but achieve his ultimate destiny: Ferelden?s freedom and the return of his line to the stolen throne.
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