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Chronicle of the Seer #2
Ardent
The Wanderers could see the future: civil war and destruction. They could not change it.
Before her death, the First Light of the Wanderers foresees a Fracture, which will destroy the kingdoms born from the remnants of the Alban empire; only a Seer can heal it and restore peace and order.
The Circle has chosen a new King for Frankis, and is now bent on completing the destruction of Jara’s family. For Dochia, the Fifth Light of the Wanderers, the Circle’s choice is a terrible mistake, but there is no way to change its decision.
On the eastern steppes, the Sect of the Serpent God, born at the precession of the equinoxes, is getting ready to conquer the world. Lost knowledge and artifacts from the old Talant Empire are resurfacing.
Everything falls on Codrin’s shoulders, but can he avert the coming disaster? And is he the Seer the First Light foresaw?
Chronicle of the Seer is a medieval epic trilogy that spans decades, weaving a tapestry of lives and lands into a universal story of love, honor, magic and fate.
Before her death, the First Light of the Wanderers foresees a Fracture, which will destroy the kingdoms born from the remnants of the Alban empire; only a Seer can heal it and restore peace and order.
The Circle has chosen a new King for Frankis, and is now bent on completing the destruction of Jara’s family. For Dochia, the Fifth Light of the Wanderers, the Circle’s choice is a terrible mistake, but there is no way to change its decision.
On the eastern steppes, the Sect of the Serpent God, born at the precession of the equinoxes, is getting ready to conquer the world. Lost knowledge and artifacts from the old Talant Empire are resurfacing.
Everything falls on Codrin’s shoulders, but can he avert the coming disaster? And is he the Seer the First Light foresaw?
Chronicle of the Seer is a medieval epic trilogy that spans decades, weaving a tapestry of lives and lands into a universal story of love, honor, magic and fate.
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Published December 13, 2018
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May 21, 2019
Ardent continues the tale of Codrin, refugee prince, and the Lady Jara in the midst of the confusion and betrayal of the deadly struggle for power and influence in Frankis and the other Kingdoms. Old threats strengthen, new threats and revelations make themselves felt, mistakes are made and lives and fortunes lost or gained. In the middle of it all Codrin and Saline fight for a future together. While, with the rise of the Serpentists and predictions of a major fracture, even greater disaster awaits in the wings.
I enjoyed this sequel of Errant. Codrin remains my favourite character, master strategist but still passionate and caring., he rarely puts a foot wrong. There were many times I found it hard to put the book down, though at some points the complicated, long talkfests did drag somewhat and the number of times 'he smiled' or 'she laughed' was used grated somewhat. But overall, an intriguing and complicated plot, veiled hints at a post-apocalyptic past of perhaps a modern world much like our own.
I look forward to seeing how Armas brings the various plot threads together in the next book. Will Codrin and Saline find a future together, is Codrin the Seer and will a new bright future be forged.
I enjoyed this sequel of Errant. Codrin remains my favourite character, master strategist but still passionate and caring., he rarely puts a foot wrong. There were many times I found it hard to put the book down, though at some points the complicated, long talkfests did drag somewhat and the number of times 'he smiled' or 'she laughed' was used grated somewhat. But overall, an intriguing and complicated plot, veiled hints at a post-apocalyptic past of perhaps a modern world much like our own.
I look forward to seeing how Armas brings the various plot threads together in the next book. Will Codrin and Saline find a future together, is Codrin the Seer and will a new bright future be forged.
January 4, 2019
Ardent, by Florian Armas, is the second book in the Chronicle of the Seer series. A fantasy with action, intrigue & romance - it continues the saga of a warring family in a medieval empire.
The story is told from the perspectives of three different characters: Codrin, warrior & foretold Seer - Jara, a powerful royal - and Dochia, fourth light of the Wanderers. Each voice is distinct, and their separate stories mesh together to form a complex plot in a well-developed fantasy world.
Having also read the first book in the series, Errant, I was familiar with many of the characters and their world. Because this is a fantasy on an epic scale, readers will likely want to make sure they begin with Book 1. Although my enjoyment of the first book was dampened by awkward phrasing that I believe is due to the fact that the author's first language is not English, this second installment has been translated and/or edited better - allowing me to fall deeper into the story and the characters themselves.
Ardent & The Chronicle of the Seer series is a medieval tale that will appeal to fantasy fans with a taste for war and romance on an epic scale.
The story is told from the perspectives of three different characters: Codrin, warrior & foretold Seer - Jara, a powerful royal - and Dochia, fourth light of the Wanderers. Each voice is distinct, and their separate stories mesh together to form a complex plot in a well-developed fantasy world.
Having also read the first book in the series, Errant, I was familiar with many of the characters and their world. Because this is a fantasy on an epic scale, readers will likely want to make sure they begin with Book 1. Although my enjoyment of the first book was dampened by awkward phrasing that I believe is due to the fact that the author's first language is not English, this second installment has been translated and/or edited better - allowing me to fall deeper into the story and the characters themselves.
Ardent & The Chronicle of the Seer series is a medieval tale that will appeal to fantasy fans with a taste for war and romance on an epic scale.
June 24, 2024
This second book in the Chronicle of the Seer series continues the convoluted intrigues from the first book, here told in first person from the viewpoints of three characters: warrior Codrin, Lady Jara, and Wanderer Dochia. They each work to solidify their places in the world and help protect the people they care about while conspiracies swirl around them and entangle them, some of them their own ploys.
As with the first book, there are many characters in this story of power struggles, each with their own plans and allegiances. Sometimes it was hard to keep straight who was allied with or opposing who. Still, the story moved at a good pace for the most part, keeping me reading to see how the various plots would intertwine and whose plans would bear fruit. The magic in the story is very subtle and only one small factor amid all the scheming.
Instances of odd phrasing, incorrect and missing words, typos, and random tense changes scattered throughout the book made the reading rough at times, requiring re-reading to grasp what was being conveyed. They interrupted the flow of the story, giving rise to some frustration. As with the first book, the ending came rather abruptly, leaving the characters hanging at a turning point.
But overall, this is an engaging book, full of conspiracies and conflicts and with a cliffhanger ending. It should appeal to fantasy fans who enjoy entangled intrigues and complex scheming.
As with the first book, there are many characters in this story of power struggles, each with their own plans and allegiances. Sometimes it was hard to keep straight who was allied with or opposing who. Still, the story moved at a good pace for the most part, keeping me reading to see how the various plots would intertwine and whose plans would bear fruit. The magic in the story is very subtle and only one small factor amid all the scheming.
Instances of odd phrasing, incorrect and missing words, typos, and random tense changes scattered throughout the book made the reading rough at times, requiring re-reading to grasp what was being conveyed. They interrupted the flow of the story, giving rise to some frustration. As with the first book, the ending came rather abruptly, leaving the characters hanging at a turning point.
But overall, this is an engaging book, full of conspiracies and conflicts and with a cliffhanger ending. It should appeal to fantasy fans who enjoy entangled intrigues and complex scheming.
February 1, 2024
Recommended for fans of medieval style fantasy genre
The second book in the Chronicle of the Seer Pentalogy series. A multifaceted and enthralling sequel continues the epic saga of the Alban Empire. The Circle has chosen a new King and the many characters and kingdoms are in flux and it’s sometimes difficult to keep track. The Assassins, the Wanderers, the Circle, and the Seigneurs vie for control. Codrin, the master strategist looms large in this story along with his love interest, Lady Jara and the Wanderer, Dochia and the story is told from their P.O.V. Dochia can see into the future and revelations of the rise of the Serpentists, a magical sect and a major fracture that could doom their world. Who is the mysterious Seer who will heal them and make them whole again? Great world building and character development to immerse you in the continuing fantasy saga. Recommended for fans of medieval style fantasy genre.
The second book in the Chronicle of the Seer Pentalogy series. A multifaceted and enthralling sequel continues the epic saga of the Alban Empire. The Circle has chosen a new King and the many characters and kingdoms are in flux and it’s sometimes difficult to keep track. The Assassins, the Wanderers, the Circle, and the Seigneurs vie for control. Codrin, the master strategist looms large in this story along with his love interest, Lady Jara and the Wanderer, Dochia and the story is told from their P.O.V. Dochia can see into the future and revelations of the rise of the Serpentists, a magical sect and a major fracture that could doom their world. Who is the mysterious Seer who will heal them and make them whole again? Great world building and character development to immerse you in the continuing fantasy saga. Recommended for fans of medieval style fantasy genre.
January 17, 2025
Awesome
A perfectly written second book in this series. The characters are bought to life within the very detailed storylines, the fights of good versus evil, right and wrong, love,and hate just make it virtually,impossible,to put,the book down. The hardships the main persons have to,ensure are mind bending cruelty and showcase the corruption concerning positions of power. Awesome. A perfect series for anyone loving adventures on an epic scale. Can't wait to read the next book.
A perfectly written second book in this series. The characters are bought to life within the very detailed storylines, the fights of good versus evil, right and wrong, love,and hate just make it virtually,impossible,to put,the book down. The hardships the main persons have to,ensure are mind bending cruelty and showcase the corruption concerning positions of power. Awesome. A perfect series for anyone loving adventures on an epic scale. Can't wait to read the next book.
August 10, 2020
The second book in the Chronicle of the Seer series, Ardent flows better than its predecessor, presenting an epic story from three different perspectives -- Codrin, the wise warrior, Lady Jara, of royal blood, and the mystic Dochia. The lofty prose matches the scale of the story, but some of the conversation scenes go on for a bit too long. Codrin remains the most engaging character, noble yet believably human throughout the story's events. Plenty of battle scenes and worldbuilding to please a fantasy fan.
November 15, 2019
Typos are distracting
This is a lovely story but I must say that the typos and grammatical errors are distracting. Why is it that with so many proofreaders that are thanked at the end of the book, so many errors are left behind. Love the story though.
This is a lovely story but I must say that the typos and grammatical errors are distracting. Why is it that with so many proofreaders that are thanked at the end of the book, so many errors are left behind. Love the story though.
January 27, 2019
Awesome book
Worth the wait and this has the plot to keep you awake at night and rereading this book over and over.
Worth the wait and this has the plot to keep you awake at night and rereading this book over and over.
November 26, 2020
This is the second book of an epic fantasy. Having read Book 1, I can say that the series requires a real commitment from the reader. It is densely plotted, with many characters in complicated relationships. There are shifting alliances, deceptions, and betrayals. Several groups contend for supremacy—Assassins, Wanderers, the sinister Circle, and regular humans (mostly warring Seigneurs, their families, and their soldiers). Some characters belong to more than one of these groups. Close attention is needed to comprehend and appreciate all the twists and turns.
At the centre is Codrin, a dispossessed king. As in the first book, he displays awe-inspiring abilities, this time as a strategist and leader as well as a swordsman. I appreciated that there are fewer detailed scenes of combat than in Book 1, and more about the mental processes behind it. The culture of soldiers, including humour, is prominent, as groups of armed men (and a few women) carry out various offensive and defensive operations.
One element I found truly interesting was the character Dochia, a Wanderer. She must contend with a new threat in this already perilous world—the rise of the Serpentists, adherents of a new faith who use magic to achieve conversion. I enjoyed most of all the chapter in which ancient books are discussed that reveal intriguing suggestions about the history of this fictional world. (But then, I'm a sucker for ancient books.)
The point of view shifts among three major characters—Codrin, Jara, and Dochia—and is always in first person. There is never any question who is narrating a particular chapter. What is slightly confusing at times is that spoken dialogue is not always attributed so it's not always clear who is speaking. Moreover, most of the major characters sound the same and many characters have similar names. There are a few typos and errors, but not to the point of annoyance.
Like the first book, this one ends at a crisis point for Codrin and Jara's family, with the prospect of ominous developments in the future. I closed the book with some curiosity about what might happen in the next one.
At the centre is Codrin, a dispossessed king. As in the first book, he displays awe-inspiring abilities, this time as a strategist and leader as well as a swordsman. I appreciated that there are fewer detailed scenes of combat than in Book 1, and more about the mental processes behind it. The culture of soldiers, including humour, is prominent, as groups of armed men (and a few women) carry out various offensive and defensive operations.
One element I found truly interesting was the character Dochia, a Wanderer. She must contend with a new threat in this already perilous world—the rise of the Serpentists, adherents of a new faith who use magic to achieve conversion. I enjoyed most of all the chapter in which ancient books are discussed that reveal intriguing suggestions about the history of this fictional world. (But then, I'm a sucker for ancient books.)
The point of view shifts among three major characters—Codrin, Jara, and Dochia—and is always in first person. There is never any question who is narrating a particular chapter. What is slightly confusing at times is that spoken dialogue is not always attributed so it's not always clear who is speaking. Moreover, most of the major characters sound the same and many characters have similar names. There are a few typos and errors, but not to the point of annoyance.
Like the first book, this one ends at a crisis point for Codrin and Jara's family, with the prospect of ominous developments in the future. I closed the book with some curiosity about what might happen in the next one.
July 26, 2019
Great story but.......
This is a 5 star story with 2 star editing so I give it 3 1\2 stars. The first book gets the same rating. I really like the story so I'll read the rest of the series but please clean it up.
This is a 5 star story with 2 star editing so I give it 3 1\2 stars. The first book gets the same rating. I really like the story so I'll read the rest of the series but please clean it up.
August 11, 2019
Better
This second book in the serie is much better than the first one. It flows better, the battles are much more interesting and the known characters become mora daring and better defined.
This second book in the serie is much better than the first one. It flows better, the battles are much more interesting and the known characters become mora daring and better defined.
December 29, 2023
I have keft a review of the series on Revenant
June 30, 2019
Still enjoying this series. I am very ready for certain characters to get what’s coming to them. Looking at you, Snail.
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