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Dawn of The Aspects #3
World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part III
Third in an all-new WORLD OF WARCRAFT series from New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak!
THE AGE OF DRAGONS IS OVER.
Uncertainty plagues Azeroth’s ancient guardians as they struggle to find a new purpose. This dilemma has hit Kalecgos, youngest of the former Dragon Aspects, especially hard. Having lost his great powers, how can he—or any of his kind—still make a difference in the world?
The answer lies in the distant past, when savage beasts called proto-dragons ruled the skies. Through a mysterious artifact found near the heart of Northrend, Kalecgos witnesses this violent era and the shocking history of the original Aspects: Alexstrasza, Ysera, Malygos, Neltharion, and Nozdormu.
In their most primitive forms, the future protectors of Azeroth must stand united against Galakrond, a bloodthirsty creature that threatens the existence of their race. But did these mere proto-dragons face such a horrific adversary alone, or did an outside force help them? Were they given the strength they would become legendary for… or did they earn it with blood? Kalecgos’s discoveries will change everything he knows about the events that led to the...DAWN OF THE ASPECTS
THE AGE OF DRAGONS IS OVER.
Uncertainty plagues Azeroth’s ancient guardians as they struggle to find a new purpose. This dilemma has hit Kalecgos, youngest of the former Dragon Aspects, especially hard. Having lost his great powers, how can he—or any of his kind—still make a difference in the world?
The answer lies in the distant past, when savage beasts called proto-dragons ruled the skies. Through a mysterious artifact found near the heart of Northrend, Kalecgos witnesses this violent era and the shocking history of the original Aspects: Alexstrasza, Ysera, Malygos, Neltharion, and Nozdormu.
In their most primitive forms, the future protectors of Azeroth must stand united against Galakrond, a bloodthirsty creature that threatens the existence of their race. But did these mere proto-dragons face such a horrific adversary alone, or did an outside force help them? Were they given the strength they would become legendary for… or did they earn it with blood? Kalecgos’s discoveries will change everything he knows about the events that led to the...DAWN OF THE ASPECTS
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2013
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Richard A. Knaak
282 books1,477 followersRichard A. Knaak is the bestselling author of Dragonlance novels, the Dragonrealm and Black City Saint series (his own creations), six novels for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series, and six works in the Warcraft universe. He has also written several non-series fantasy books.
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October 18, 2016
Suspense!
This book has really left me at the edge of my seat!!! Can't wait to read the next part. I love this series so far.
This book has really left me at the edge of my seat!!! Can't wait to read the next part. I love this series so far.
April 24, 2013
Part III of "Dawn of the Aspects" picks up pretty much cleanly from where the previous installment left off. One thing I note might be a good addition to the installments going forward is a quick and succinct recap of the main events from the previous ones. Nothing elaborate - perhaps just two or three sentences covering the bases. I found myself a bit confused by just being thrown bodily back into the action from where Part II left off; although a quick re-read of the last page of Part II refreshed me and smoothed the transition.
This installment seems to be picking up quite a bit, as we've had the introductory bits to the Aspects in their original proto-dragon forms and met all or most of the major players I think will be part of the story going forward. There is also the introduction of another character who may or may not be major, but will definitely be recognized by anyone who is a major Warcraft lore follower (especially the story lines relating to Northrend and Ulduar in specific). I find myself very intrigued and anticipating further developments in the next installment.
One major sticking point I had is with the continued semi-conflict between protagonist Kalec and Jaina Proudmoore. I continue to find myself almost distracted by her frequent if brief appearances in the story and they seem as if they almost do not belong in the story itself. Perhaps her role will expand and make more sense in the future, but for now it just seems like a throwaway reference back to "Tides of War."
This installment seems to be picking up quite a bit, as we've had the introductory bits to the Aspects in their original proto-dragon forms and met all or most of the major players I think will be part of the story going forward. There is also the introduction of another character who may or may not be major, but will definitely be recognized by anyone who is a major Warcraft lore follower (especially the story lines relating to Northrend and Ulduar in specific). I find myself very intrigued and anticipating further developments in the next installment.
One major sticking point I had is with the continued semi-conflict between protagonist Kalec and Jaina Proudmoore. I continue to find myself almost distracted by her frequent if brief appearances in the story and they seem as if they almost do not belong in the story itself. Perhaps her role will expand and make more sense in the future, but for now it just seems like a throwaway reference back to "Tides of War."
November 12, 2017
Disclaimer: I've started reading this series after reading Warcraft Chronicle 1 and 2, and playing the game up until WotLK.
Part 3 has a cliché anime cliffhanger ending. And it's not even that good of a cliffhanger.
Still, Jaina's role in this story is unclear and from what I realized the only importance of Kalec is that he's our "eyes and ears". I will be disappointed if at the end of part 5 the only role of Jaina and Kalec would be to Jaina save Kalec from the relic and Kalec being only our eyes and years.
Part 3 has a cliché anime cliffhanger ending. And it's not even that good of a cliffhanger.
Still, Jaina's role in this story is unclear and from what I realized the only importance of Kalec is that he's our "eyes and ears". I will be disappointed if at the end of part 5 the only role of Jaina and Kalec would be to Jaina save Kalec from the relic and Kalec being only our eyes and years.
August 1, 2017
Getting a little boring to be honest. I'm disappointed by the weak character writing on Kalec. All we've got is still Kalec looking through the eyes of Malygos.
May 3, 2020
Book three added a few more pieces to the puzzle - really looking forward to seeing how this all ties together in the last book! Way to end on a cliffhanger!
May 5, 2013
It was amazing. Knaak uses the POV of the modern-era dragon Kalac to tell the story of the dinosaur age of Azeroth. It made it a lot easier for him to express Malygos's primal, un-articulated feelings in a way that we could relate to. The battle scenes, like always with Knaak, gave me shivers.
I do feel like Jaina's personality is written more lightly than it should be, especially after the trauma of losing her apprentice, friends, and citizens in Theramore. Her personality seems to be too gentle for the new post-Theramore Jaina, who had gained a somewhat jaded edge.
Overall great suspenseful read. Can't wait to read the next book!
I do feel like Jaina's personality is written more lightly than it should be, especially after the trauma of losing her apprentice, friends, and citizens in Theramore. Her personality seems to be too gentle for the new post-Theramore Jaina, who had gained a somewhat jaded edge.
Overall great suspenseful read. Can't wait to read the next book!
November 21, 2016
4 stars for readers who play World of Warcraft, otherwise probably only 2 because the characters etc. would be confusing and the book as a whole would probably be a lot less interesting.
I love the story, it's interesting and I want to know more but the writing is a bit forced here and there. Definitely a good book if you are playing World of Warcraft. The parts of this book can't be read on their own though and I would highly recommend getting all the parts so that you can immediately continue reading when you are done with one part.
I'm looking forward to the next one!
I love the story, it's interesting and I want to know more but the writing is a bit forced here and there. Definitely a good book if you are playing World of Warcraft. The parts of this book can't be read on their own though and I would highly recommend getting all the parts so that you can immediately continue reading when you are done with one part.
I'm looking forward to the next one!
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December 28, 2016Great series of books about the dragon aspects and their coming together. During a Warcraft game break I've been catching up on a few books and really enjoying diving into the lore a bit more. Wish I had read the book closer to the events in game - but still very enjoyable now.
Bit annoying they were released as 5 small books - but whatever.
Bit annoying they were released as 5 small books - but whatever.
June 20, 2013
Like the continuing story. Can't wait to see what Kalec learns.
May 7, 2013
Finally, some movement in the plots. The first two parts were incredibly dull. Hopefully the novel continues to get stronger from here.
November 18, 2015
What happened to make the Dragon Aspects the Aspects? What were they before that defining moment? I am absolutely loving this series.
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February 4, 2016Eeeeeh my lore books almost finished :(
February 21, 2016
I wish this were just one large book. I keep having to interrupt myself while searching for the following book in the series :P
January 17, 2017
This volume is really interesting!!
This is the best part of this Malygos's story. The style is very beatiful and the events show us how the aspects born.
This is the best part of this Malygos's story. The style is very beatiful and the events show us how the aspects born.
July 22, 2019
Like fantasy? Like Warcraft? This set is a must re a.
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