Description
Description: Marcus and Dmitri are men of the Ares Mons who came with Philippa Agrippa to Vindavia Nova. The Army has withdrawn, and they have taken up shepherding. Marcus has a special new sheepdog, Rosa, a rare and valuable Agassian hound. It's time to move the flocks to the summer meadow.
On the way back, there's a thick fog. Rosa suddenly disappears. The men both run after her. They are swallowed by a sea of pebbles, and end up in an underground world. It is the mysterious realm of the Two Kingdoms of Caer Hudol and Karrek Du, and the original inhabitants of the region, the Ek. There, they also encounter the An Dhew, a gender-non-binary service collective.
The search for Rosa leads to new friends from both Kingdoms, including members of the royal families, as well as Pompi the parrot, and Fishy the lagaloor.
When Marcus and Dmitri return to the surface, they discover that an old comrade is waiting to see them, and that more adventures are on the horizon.
Annotation- Inspired by the old myths and legends, The Mighty Land takes place in Britain at the end of the fourth century. The stories present the reader with the archetypal hero's quest, which involves overcoming obstacles, finding one's place in the world, and connecting with others. The reader shares the character's adventures as they learn about duty, tolerance, kindness, redemption, restoration, accountability, bravery, and self-awareness. An Tir Gallósek is inclusive fiction which embraces all communities, including LGBTQ and non-binary.
The Mighty Land is one epic tale, told across the three volumes, each with a different person's point of view. In Book Two, the characters go deep down under the earth.
It is the story of Marcus, a soldier/shepherd, and his brother-in-arms, Dmitri, as they grow and change on their adventures. They encounter challenges, both physical and mental. Along the way, they find new friends and new relationships. The characters believe themselves to be average men, but they are compelled to act in extraordinary circumstances, and they find new sources of strength and inspiration.
Throughout the text, questions are raised concerning human history, the nature of reality, and the connection between technical scientific knowledge and the perception of magic.
The reader will encounter adventure, history, humour and philosophy. There are also some non-English words and phrases, including Latin, Cymraeg (Welsh), Kernowek (Cornish), Gaelic, Old Norse and Frisian, languages which influenced one another, and became part of common speech. These words are introduced in context, emphasizing the inherent connections between the various languages, and there is a glossary. The books also contain illustrations, in color and black and white, as well as maps and reference charts. All the artwork is by the author, as are most of the songs, some of which have been recorded.
The Mighty Land features animals: familiar pets as well as strange mythical creatures and a monster or two. Also there's weaponry, fashion, ships, maps, rivers, seas, hot tubs, cold pools, gardens, orchards, forests, fortresses, farms, castles, libraries, ice caves, crystal caverns, dodecahedrons, an impossibly high tower, and a great deal of food. Also, there are festivals, betrothals, weddings, babies, fashion shows, good songs, bad jokes, ancient technology, music, augury, and geomancy. The rich and detailed descriptions bring the stories to life.
Details
Publisher - Self-Published
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Maria Anthony
Published Date - 2025-06-15
ISBN - 9798992037616
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm
Page Count - 300
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