The Silent House: A Chronicle of Aglirta

By Ed Greenwood

Book Overview

In the Band of Four series that started with The Kingless Land, Ed Greenwood introduced the land of Aglirta through the exploits of a band of four brave adventurers. But this world has not yet revealed all its tales. The Silent HouseA Chronicle of Aglirta The Silvertree Stronghold is more than just the family estate of the feared and awed Silvertree dynasty whose wizardly powers and political cunning has survived through many generations. But with their power comes a curse. A curse more terrifying than rival warlords or the mystical threats of the dreaded faceless -- an inward corruption of the soul that binds one's power to a downward spiral of madness and magic. The Stronghold goes by the name of The Silent House. It is a soul repository for this dynasty. Two daring treasure hunters hope to profit from unlocking the secrets of its past and harvesting the powers of its bounty but unbeknownst to them an observer watches their every move, and waits to make his presence known from the halls of eternity. The Silent House is a Chronicle of Aglirta, the multigenerational tale of a powerful and feared wizardly dynasty.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765308177
• ISBN13: 9780765308177
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Tor Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book

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exciting Aglirta anthology

On Aglirta, resides Silent House, the Silvertree clan ancestral estate. For centuries, the dynasty consistently politically outwitted their foes. However, the real power behind Silvertree is wizardry for this clan consists of the most powerful wizards known on Aglirta. However, not as well known is the price paid for this prowess. Some would say curse, as souls become part of a depository controlled by the Silent House, which over two thousand Sirl Reckoning has become sentient, alive, and protective of its "wards". These are the stories of ten lost souls sheltered by an increasingly intelligent essence.This exciting anthology provides readers with an engaging look at Aglirta, world of the Band of Four series, but is much more than just a typical sword and sorcery collection. Each tale contains an underlying caution based on Lord Acton's concept that power corrupts, etc. The key characters are often bewildered as to why they did a deed as Ed Greenwood cleverly delves into cause, effect, and after-effect through a person feeling guilt and questioning their motives though acting courageously. These heroes understand they make mistakes and though suffer pangs of sorrow, they can admit errors. Mr. Greenwood is at its best with this fine look at one of his not-Forgotten Realms.Harriet Klausner