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The Chrysalis and the Creatures of the Highlands
The age of the reptiles, have long since past. Now comes the age of the large beast.
The provisions in the land of Sand and Bone have quickly fallen to ruin. In search of new kill, the dire wolves travel over the eastern mountains entering the valley of Forest Pass where they find the inhabitants of deer and bear considerably smaller than the bison, mammoths, and ground sloths they once hunted in Sand and Bone. Scouting the forest, the wolves discover the warrens of the descendants of Lagos, the first of all lagomorphs, in ample supply. Despite their savage appearance, out of fear of extinction the wolves break from natural instinct departing from the Chase and begin herding the rabbits to the caves of the northern mountains enslaving them there for butchery. Kept in this unnatural state, Lagos’ mind grows dark, and he begins to rebel.
With twelve of his followers, Lagos escapes to the top of the southern mountains to raise a warren of Warriors to secure their freedom for all ages. After the passing of a generation, Llyr son of Lagos moves the Warriors deep into Black Wood to an undisclosed location leaving six lagomorphs with unique skills at the outpost to keep watch over the valley. However, there is a prophecy and a sign in the great empyrean that tells of the coming of the wolves in the Great Hunt. War is eminent. With the presence of a dire wolf in their outpost, the six companions must begin a treacherous journey to seek out allies and find the secret location of the Sanctuary of Warriors.
The Chrysalis, the wolves deny its coming but the lagomorphs embrace it. The world as they know it is about to erupt into chaos and forever change.
This is their story as told throughout the ages.
The provisions in the land of Sand and Bone have quickly fallen to ruin. In search of new kill, the dire wolves travel over the eastern mountains entering the valley of Forest Pass where they find the inhabitants of deer and bear considerably smaller than the bison, mammoths, and ground sloths they once hunted in Sand and Bone. Scouting the forest, the wolves discover the warrens of the descendants of Lagos, the first of all lagomorphs, in ample supply. Despite their savage appearance, out of fear of extinction the wolves break from natural instinct departing from the Chase and begin herding the rabbits to the caves of the northern mountains enslaving them there for butchery. Kept in this unnatural state, Lagos’ mind grows dark, and he begins to rebel.
With twelve of his followers, Lagos escapes to the top of the southern mountains to raise a warren of Warriors to secure their freedom for all ages. After the passing of a generation, Llyr son of Lagos moves the Warriors deep into Black Wood to an undisclosed location leaving six lagomorphs with unique skills at the outpost to keep watch over the valley. However, there is a prophecy and a sign in the great empyrean that tells of the coming of the wolves in the Great Hunt. War is eminent. With the presence of a dire wolf in their outpost, the six companions must begin a treacherous journey to seek out allies and find the secret location of the Sanctuary of Warriors.
The Chrysalis, the wolves deny its coming but the lagomorphs embrace it. The world as they know it is about to erupt into chaos and forever change.
This is their story as told throughout the ages.
- GenresFantasy
330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2011
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November 19, 2024
A Beautiful Story
I thought this initially reminicent of Watership Down. I quickly found this story to be filled with characters and situations far different from it. Although about rabbits, as well as other creatures, the symbolism and situations display a moral compass and the classic good vs. evil between the lagomorphs and dire wolves. A perversion of the circle of life is created following the words of a dying wolf to his son and the "signs" amongst the stars are misinterpreted by both the Lagos and wolves leading to a great battle. You will be touched by some of the creatures and frustrated by others. I was in tears at the end. The author is a masterful writer. This is a story for all ages and not to be missed.
I thought this initially reminicent of Watership Down. I quickly found this story to be filled with characters and situations far different from it. Although about rabbits, as well as other creatures, the symbolism and situations display a moral compass and the classic good vs. evil between the lagomorphs and dire wolves. A perversion of the circle of life is created following the words of a dying wolf to his son and the "signs" amongst the stars are misinterpreted by both the Lagos and wolves leading to a great battle. You will be touched by some of the creatures and frustrated by others. I was in tears at the end. The author is a masterful writer. This is a story for all ages and not to be missed.
February 20, 2023
An Epic Battle of Good vs. Bad
A gripping story with enchanting descriptions, masterful illustrations and charming characters - all of them animals. We follow along as the lagomorphs, huge hares of old, stand up against the dire wolves, who have abandoned their natural instincts and force their unnatural way upon others. The book reminded me of the classic children’s tale “Wolfsaga,” but is geared towards an older audience, with rather graphic violence towards the battle. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
A gripping story with enchanting descriptions, masterful illustrations and charming characters - all of them animals. We follow along as the lagomorphs, huge hares of old, stand up against the dire wolves, who have abandoned their natural instincts and force their unnatural way upon others. The book reminded me of the classic children’s tale “Wolfsaga,” but is geared towards an older audience, with rather graphic violence towards the battle. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
September 24, 2025
Bruce Rowe masterfully weaves this haunting tale about mythical creatures who live in a mystical realm. The story is told through the eyes of an ancient Hare who speaks of a great battle between the Hares and the Dire Wolves – a tug of war for survival in a changing time. The characters are incredibly well developed and unique as they explore the age-old conundrum of good versus evil and their own roles in the coming of a world altering event, the Chrysalis. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this wonderful book by such an awesome writer!
October 22, 2021
What I liked the most about the novel was the description of nature, which somehow made me think of Jack London. Bruce Rowe shows he has a lot of imagination and a knack for creating a captivating story.
February 14, 2016
My cousin wrote this and I really wanted to like it. It's very imaginative and I thought he did a good job with that. I just can't read stories and enjoy them of animals killing other animals.
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