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Within the Ancient Forest
To Dé-nyl, the world seems like a fairly rational and straightforward place. That is, until he embarks on an incredible quest.
Along with his falcon, Freawil, Dé-nyl sets out on a perilous journey into an unknown land; an ancient forest dominated by the magic powers of the Immortals.
He is joined early in his travels by Destiny, a beautiful Immortal who aids him in his search for the sword of legend, the Garensword, which possesses the strange power of being able to destroy one's enemies whilst restoring life to the slain.
Once he acquires the ancient weapon and sheds the blood of his enemies, Dé-nyl must seek the final object to his quest; the legendary Firetree which serves as the gateway to that of which has eluded mankind for thousands of years: the secret of Immortality.
Along with his falcon, Freawil, Dé-nyl sets out on a perilous journey into an unknown land; an ancient forest dominated by the magic powers of the Immortals.
He is joined early in his travels by Destiny, a beautiful Immortal who aids him in his search for the sword of legend, the Garensword, which possesses the strange power of being able to destroy one's enemies whilst restoring life to the slain.
Once he acquires the ancient weapon and sheds the blood of his enemies, Dé-nyl must seek the final object to his quest; the legendary Firetree which serves as the gateway to that of which has eluded mankind for thousands of years: the secret of Immortality.
130 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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October 30, 2025
It’s like Pilgrim’s Progress, except it doesn’t stink (there I said it). And if instead of a tedious 17th century Puritan John Bunyan was a metalhead.
Or maybe I’m a little biased because after 20 years I can still hum every meaty dirge and every soaring lead on the titular Paramecium album that came from this book.
Regardless, the album accompanying this book was a masterpiece. So I somehow convinced my mom to mail a check to Australia so I could order this book circa 2005. All these years later it’s just as enjoyable of a reread. 5 star ratings are reserved for books that significantly impact me and this one certainly did and did again.
Or maybe I’m a little biased because after 20 years I can still hum every meaty dirge and every soaring lead on the titular Paramecium album that came from this book.
Regardless, the album accompanying this book was a masterpiece. So I somehow convinced my mom to mail a check to Australia so I could order this book circa 2005. All these years later it’s just as enjoyable of a reread. 5 star ratings are reserved for books that significantly impact me and this one certainly did and did again.
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