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The Silvan #5
Rise of The Silvan
Band'orán is dead. So why does victory feel like defeat?
The Great Forest lies fractured after the Battle of Brothers. Band'orán has fallen and the Silvan people have risen, but Fel'annár carries the weight of every decision that brought them here — every life lost, every sacrifice made in his name. With a kingdom to rebuild and the Restoration underway, the Elvenking must rally his allies and heal centuries-old wounds, but trust is still a fragile thing.
For Fel'annár, now Warlord in name, leadership proves a harsher test than the battlefield. A once-loathed enemy now stands beside him — Pan'assár, a commander whose past divides the very warriors Fel'annár must unite. And as the Nim'uán — ancient, beautiful, and merciless — turns its eyes on the Great Forest once more, Fel'annár must guide his people through a storm of horror, heartbreak, and betrayal.
The Silvan people have risen. Now they must endure.
From novice warrior to legend, the Silvan rises.
The Great Forest lies fractured after the Battle of Brothers. Band'orán has fallen and the Silvan people have risen, but Fel'annár carries the weight of every decision that brought them here — every life lost, every sacrifice made in his name. With a kingdom to rebuild and the Restoration underway, the Elvenking must rally his allies and heal centuries-old wounds, but trust is still a fragile thing.
For Fel'annár, now Warlord in name, leadership proves a harsher test than the battlefield. A once-loathed enemy now stands beside him — Pan'assár, a commander whose past divides the very warriors Fel'annár must unite. And as the Nim'uán — ancient, beautiful, and merciless — turns its eyes on the Great Forest once more, Fel'annár must guide his people through a storm of horror, heartbreak, and betrayal.
The Silvan people have risen. Now they must endure.
From novice warrior to legend, the Silvan rises.
740 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2021
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About the author
R.K. Lander
24 books330 followersI am a British author living in Spain, best known for my epic fantasy series The Silvan.
From a young age, I was influenced by science fiction and fantasy, reading authors such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and J.R.R. Tolkien. My fascination with elves and my desire to explore their lives, social structures, and politics led me to create my own saga.
I strive to create coherent imaginary worlds and deep, complex characters. My writing is characterised by exploration of the warrior's mind, intense emotions, and well-developed magical systems I truly hope you will enjoy.
When I'm not writing in Shedquarters, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and spending time with my dogs. I am active on social media and platforms like Goodreads and Bookbub, where I love engaging with readers.
For more about my works and updates, you can visit my official website rklander, or sign up for news on my substack rklander.
From a young age, I was influenced by science fiction and fantasy, reading authors such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and J.R.R. Tolkien. My fascination with elves and my desire to explore their lives, social structures, and politics led me to create my own saga.
I strive to create coherent imaginary worlds and deep, complex characters. My writing is characterised by exploration of the warrior's mind, intense emotions, and well-developed magical systems I truly hope you will enjoy.
When I'm not writing in Shedquarters, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and spending time with my dogs. I am active on social media and platforms like Goodreads and Bookbub, where I love engaging with readers.
For more about my works and updates, you can visit my official website rklander, or sign up for news on my substack rklander.
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April 2, 2021
I can't express just how much I love this incredible series. RK has continued a spellbinding read that only continues to get better as it brilliantly unfolds. This saga is sure to become a classic for generations to come in the world of high fantasy. The Elven people must come together in spite of their political differences to fight a war that threatens their race's very existence.
So many questions outline so much at stake. Will the young reluctant hero and his comrades be able to fulfill a promise that was predestined upon his birth to unite a divided people and save the elven race? Ruth unfurls a tapestry of words that flow like poetry on the reader. I have missed these characters since the last book and I have only grown to love and care about them all the more in this one.
So many questions outline so much at stake. Will the young reluctant hero and his comrades be able to fulfill a promise that was predestined upon his birth to unite a divided people and save the elven race? Ruth unfurls a tapestry of words that flow like poetry on the reader. I have missed these characters since the last book and I have only grown to love and care about them all the more in this one.
April 11, 2023
4.5
Best one in the series to date. Excellent story, excellent movement in the long arc, all the feelz, new revelations.
Best yet.
Best one in the series to date. Excellent story, excellent movement in the long arc, all the feelz, new revelations.
Best yet.
April 14, 2021
This was so freaking amazing! Lander’s world building and the amount of detail she provides is brilliant. I can’t get enough of it or the characters. They are all wonderful. There was a lot of character growth for Prince Rinon. I enjoyed getting to finally know him compared to what we got in the other books. I’ve come to love him. I only have two complaints and that is, I didn’t get nearly enough Handir as I would have liked. I desperately need more of him in the final installment. I love him more than any other character in the series. My second complaint is Felannar and his constant injuries and dizzy spells. His constant need of attention. I get that he’s the main character of the story but everyone fussing over him continuously grinds my gears. Let’s give some of that love to the other characters!
I was absolutely devastated and cried like a baby over Pan’assar and Galadan. As much as I hated it, I just knew we were going to lose Pan and I was cringing the whole time when it happened. I swear my heart was in my throat even as my kids were looking at me like I was crazy as I cried 😭😂 Then I got irritated when once we again, we have to worry and care for Felannar as we grieve those two big deaths. I do love Felannar! I just get annoyed 🤷🏻♀️
With that horrifying cliffhanger with Rinon and Sorei and what they are faced with in the city, I need the next book and ASAP! I am terrified for all of them, especially with most of those warriors still gone. This is 5 stars for me even with my complaints. I really did love it.
P.S. I need more Handir!
I was absolutely devastated and cried like a baby over Pan’assar and Galadan. As much as I hated it, I just knew we were going to lose Pan and I was cringing the whole time when it happened. I swear my heart was in my throat even as my kids were looking at me like I was crazy as I cried 😭😂 Then I got irritated when once we again, we have to worry and care for Felannar as we grieve those two big deaths. I do love Felannar! I just get annoyed 🤷🏻♀️
With that horrifying cliffhanger with Rinon and Sorei and what they are faced with in the city, I need the next book and ASAP! I am terrified for all of them, especially with most of those warriors still gone. This is 5 stars for me even with my complaints. I really did love it.
P.S. I need more Handir!
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January 10, 2022
This book is so epic and awesome! It is quite the feat for an audiobook that is nearly 30 hours long to have me at the edge of my seat through its entirety! There is intrigue and family bonding and tension and the return of a favorite character and an AMAZING ending battle! I might have shed a few tears at the end.
Now how am I going to wait until the next book releases?????
Now how am I going to wait until the next book releases?????
April 16, 2021
Wow wow wow. This is one of the best books I have ever read. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotion. It makes you laugh, cry and every emotion in between. I would highly recommend this book to anybody who loves a GREAT storyline and a marvellous read
March 30, 2021
The much anticipated fifth installment in the silvan series has left me enthralled, from beginning to the very end, living the intense highs and the heart rendering lows as our warrior company fight for all their people and lands, against an evil enemy hell bent on destroying everything. I've fought along side the company, grieved with them at their losses. I can only follow where they will lead me on their next journey, bring it Ruth.
April 10, 2021
Amazing
Yet another truly amazing read! This story lingers with me and I wish it could go on for ten more books. I wouldn’t get bored even if the characters just sat around talking. 😊
Yet another truly amazing read! This story lingers with me and I wish it could go on for ten more books. I wouldn’t get bored even if the characters just sat around talking. 😊
January 25, 2022
Awesome book!
I enjoyed all five books. I hope there's more because the fifth book ends with one hell of a cliff hanger!
I enjoyed all five books. I hope there's more because the fifth book ends with one hell of a cliff hanger!
March 31, 2021
The best fantasy book out there!!
It's an Epic fantasy about identity, family, love, redemption and forgiveness, all woven together !!
A true coming of age novel!!
It's an Epic fantasy about identity, family, love, redemption and forgiveness, all woven together !!
A true coming of age novel!!
January 17, 2022
4.5 🌟 Absolutely amazing! That ending had me so stressed! I can not wait for the final book and journey we get to take with these characters.
January 3, 2022
The Silvan learns the harsh lessons of command. Pain of victory.
Their threat surprises then with atrocity and innocent torturing to slow down the army. The Three Sisters come to the rescue to help save the day. Plans made to return home to yet another surprise.
Their threat surprises then with atrocity and innocent torturing to slow down the army. The Three Sisters come to the rescue to help save the day. Plans made to return home to yet another surprise.
December 12, 2021
Great adventure
Thanks for all the development of character and honor! The struggles that accompanies choices and leadership with doing what’s best for all
Thanks for all the development of character and honor! The struggles that accompanies choices and leadership with doing what’s best for all
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October 22, 2021Fantastic
5 stars is not enough. Rarely do I find a series that I enjoy as much as I am enjoying The Silvan. I have lost a lot of sleep and gone to work a tired wreck many days this week... Worth it!!!
5 stars is not enough. Rarely do I find a series that I enjoy as much as I am enjoying The Silvan. I have lost a lot of sleep and gone to work a tired wreck many days this week... Worth it!!!
September 25, 2021
Worth it!
This was a great series. I can’t wait for the next one. Believe me, you will not regret getting this series.
This was a great series. I can’t wait for the next one. Believe me, you will not regret getting this series.
March 7, 2022
This installment was action packed and quite a lot happened between individual characters and groups of people/beings. The story definitely wasn't boring. However, I thought this was the end of the series and felt disappointed when there were unresolved plot lines. That's on me. LOL.
I'm not sure if I will finish out the series. Even with all the action, I wasn't very engaged, evidenced by the long period of time (for me, anyway) that it took for me to finish this. It's definitely more a lack of chemistry between the book and me. If you love elves and all that, you might enjoy this series.
I'm not sure if I will finish out the series. Even with all the action, I wasn't very engaged, evidenced by the long period of time (for me, anyway) that it took for me to finish this. It's definitely more a lack of chemistry between the book and me. If you love elves and all that, you might enjoy this series.
April 9, 2021
I am stunned....the 5th book in the Silvan series written by RK Lander is truly amazing....I don’t have the words to describe how I feel. It was both joyous and heartbreaking at the same time. I believe outside of book 1, this is truly the best of all the books so far in the series....I say that because I fell in love with the story in book one. I cannot recommend this book and series enough if you truly enjoy epic fantasy!
April 11, 2021
Wow!
Had me hooked from begin in to end it's a book that kept on giving I've said it before and will say it again this series needs to become a film so good couldn't put it down can not wait for the next instalment
Had me hooked from begin in to end it's a book that kept on giving I've said it before and will say it again this series needs to become a film so good couldn't put it down can not wait for the next instalment
September 18, 2021
Awesome
I have had the pleasure of reading the whole series! Each book gets you more invested in the characters of this great story. It was so engrossing, the story, the characters how their lives intertwined that by the end it had me crying for some of their stories. What a ride!
I have had the pleasure of reading the whole series! Each book gets you more invested in the characters of this great story. It was so engrossing, the story, the characters how their lives intertwined that by the end it had me crying for some of their stories. What a ride!
September 15, 2021
Almost Too Much (Almost)
Twist and turns, brutal battles. Some characters leave and new ones arrive and at the end the story continues. How long before the Silvan returns for the final time.
Twist and turns, brutal battles. Some characters leave and new ones arrive and at the end the story continues. How long before the Silvan returns for the final time.
September 7, 2021
BRILLIANT
This series is one of the most well written, intriguing, funny, engrossing series I have read. Have you ever heard "I can smell the color Blue"? Well, R. K. Lander blends incredibly detailed - but never boring - scenes together so flawlessly it's like you can Smell the color blue. I'm anxiously (definitely not patiently 😉) waiting for the nextbook.
This series is one of the most well written, intriguing, funny, engrossing series I have read. Have you ever heard "I can smell the color Blue"? Well, R. K. Lander blends incredibly detailed - but never boring - scenes together so flawlessly it's like you can Smell the color blue. I'm anxiously (definitely not patiently 😉) waiting for the nextbook.
August 26, 2021
Excellent saga with multiple levels of complexity
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, subplots,each and every character, the pace and excitement of the story as it unwound. Seemed around each corner something…someone had a surprise that was unexpected that added tension and depth. One of the best reads I have had in years!
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, subplots,each and every character, the pace and excitement of the story as it unwound. Seemed around each corner something…someone had a surprise that was unexpected that added tension and depth. One of the best reads I have had in years!
August 19, 2021
More please
It definitely left me wanting to know more. Following the Silvan throughout the struggle against the different sects of elves and the war against the Sand Lord's. How the Silvan handles the responsibilities thrust on himself both spiritually and physically
It definitely left me wanting to know more. Following the Silvan throughout the struggle against the different sects of elves and the war against the Sand Lord's. How the Silvan handles the responsibilities thrust on himself both spiritually and physically
August 12, 2021
Exciting read
I can hardly wait for the next one out in the series. It kept me engaged from beginning to end.
I can hardly wait for the next one out in the series. It kept me engaged from beginning to end.
April 16, 2021
Read this book
If you’re following this series you need to set aside three or four days (it’s 650 pages and you’ll need food and drink, sleep optional) and read it in large chunks. You’ll know when you can pause. Do not embark on the final hundred pages unless you can finish the book.
This is story telling of the highest order. The characters we’ve come to know in the course of the series continue to grow and new parts of this world are revealed.The author was in tears as she wrote it and I think I had something in my eye several times in the course of the book. Highly recommended and I can’t wait for the next book.
If you’re following this series you need to set aside three or four days (it’s 650 pages and you’ll need food and drink, sleep optional) and read it in large chunks. You’ll know when you can pause. Do not embark on the final hundred pages unless you can finish the book.
This is story telling of the highest order. The characters we’ve come to know in the course of the series continue to grow and new parts of this world are revealed.The author was in tears as she wrote it and I think I had something in my eye several times in the course of the book. Highly recommended and I can’t wait for the next book.
June 29, 2021
Pretty good, but not finished
Kindle or somewhere said this was the conclusion but its not.
Only cons I have is that its bit too emotional. And repeats things a bit or draws them out (emotionally) Obviously this is what you get when you read female authors, and a big reason why stuck with the series was because its admittedly much less emotional / drama and more appealing to guys than most books by female authors that I've tried reading.
I did very much enjoy the books. Hmhm, and my grief of getting misty eyed too much is simply because I don't like getting misty eyed, but some is fine.
Kindle or somewhere said this was the conclusion but its not.
Only cons I have is that its bit too emotional. And repeats things a bit or draws them out (emotionally) Obviously this is what you get when you read female authors, and a big reason why stuck with the series was because its admittedly much less emotional / drama and more appealing to guys than most books by female authors that I've tried reading.
I did very much enjoy the books. Hmhm, and my grief of getting misty eyed too much is simply because I don't like getting misty eyed, but some is fine.
April 13, 2021
Woundrously Wonderful.
Okay. First of all, this really is two books. As a single release, it's an incredibly generous gift and a much appreciated respite during the pandemic.
This release just kind of blew me away and left me floating back to earth slowly. An intricate, fascinating storyline. World building , story telling, and character creation beyond well done. Excellent writing craft. It's going to be hard to see this end with the sixth book. Kind of like the last bite of a favorite desert?
Okay. First of all, this really is two books. As a single release, it's an incredibly generous gift and a much appreciated respite during the pandemic.
This release just kind of blew me away and left me floating back to earth slowly. An intricate, fascinating storyline. World building , story telling, and character creation beyond well done. Excellent writing craft. It's going to be hard to see this end with the sixth book. Kind of like the last bite of a favorite desert?
April 21, 2021
Unbelievable and Satisfying
Unbelievable because this 4th book not only sustains the story of the first three but surpasses it in storytelling. And that’s what makes it so satisfying. The characters are true to themselves, yet growing and changing in ways we would not expect yet are perfectly in line to who they are. The horrors of the war are told but in a way that does not devastate the reader. I have come to love these characters as much as I love Tolkien’s. If you want an excellent read, read this series. I can’t wait for the next book! Thank you! Read this series!
Unbelievable because this 4th book not only sustains the story of the first three but surpasses it in storytelling. And that’s what makes it so satisfying. The characters are true to themselves, yet growing and changing in ways we would not expect yet are perfectly in line to who they are. The horrors of the war are told but in a way that does not devastate the reader. I have come to love these characters as much as I love Tolkien’s. If you want an excellent read, read this series. I can’t wait for the next book! Thank you! Read this series!
April 22, 2021
This book is fantastic. It's been a long time since I've had such a visceral experience from a novel. I was swept away on the journey with the company. I couldn't help loving or hating the characters. I felt so strongly about them. I grieved along with the characters, felt their friendship, love, hatred, joy, and even prejudices. I laughed and cried so hard that I got a headache. Twice. This journey left me with a great longing for more of the characters that I fell in love with and even the ones I came to hate. Great job R. K. Landers. Thank you so much for such an amazing story.
April 11, 2021
Another wonderful book in my favorite series ever
If you are a fan of high fantasy, READ THIS SERIES. I don’t have words to explain how amazing these books are. I am a constant bookworm and when anyone asks what my favorite book is, I point them to this series.
The author took things to another level with this fifth book in the series. I cried so many tears, both happy and sad, while reading this latest installment. I look forward to reading her books for a very long time.
If you are a fan of high fantasy, READ THIS SERIES. I don’t have words to explain how amazing these books are. I am a constant bookworm and when anyone asks what my favorite book is, I point them to this series.
The author took things to another level with this fifth book in the series. I cried so many tears, both happy and sad, while reading this latest installment. I look forward to reading her books for a very long time.
May 3, 2021
Wow
The Author writes of a world in which honor is highly valued and a mistreated group of people are once again made whole and see justice. If we could somehow take lesson from the renunciation of hate and evil in the story and make it our reality, our world would be a better place. Thank you R.K. Lander for weaving a story that captivated me from the beginning and leaves me awaiting it's final chapter. Forever your fan!!
The Author writes of a world in which honor is highly valued and a mistreated group of people are once again made whole and see justice. If we could somehow take lesson from the renunciation of hate and evil in the story and make it our reality, our world would be a better place. Thank you R.K. Lander for weaving a story that captivated me from the beginning and leaves me awaiting it's final chapter. Forever your fan!!
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