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Der 13. Paladin #9
The Forest of Ire
Success at last! Ahren and his companions have revived the alliance of the Jorathian peoples. But there is little time for celebration, for while the defensive ring around the Pall Cloud is being strengthened with Dwarfish assistance, Ahren and his friends are already on their way to answer the Wrath Elves' cry for help in the Forest of Ire, from within whose depths mysterious dangers are threatening to destroy the Elven forest and all life forms within it. Time is running out, and not only is the Pall Cloud spreading its noxious vapours over an ever-larger area, but the stricken Forest of Ire must be saved at all costs. If the forest falls, then the defensive ring will fall too, obliterating any hope of victory against HIM, WHO FORCES.
722 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2022
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About the author
Torsten Weitze
47 books217 followersI was born in Krefeld, Germany in 1976 and still live there under the caring eyes of my wife and two Norwegian Forest cats. Originally a publishing salesman, I couldn't resist the lure of writing, and after over a dozen years of playing the gamemaster in pen-and-paper groups, not to mention reading hundreds of fantasy novels, I decided to finally try to write a story myself that I thought might be worth telling. And so my novel Ahren was published in Germany, the first in the best-selling series The 13th Paladin.
When I am not creating new worlds and stories, I like to relax by playing pen-and-paper and story rich video games, reading or binging on TV series. I also practise Jiu Jitsu and the art of handling ancient Japanese weapons like the Katana or the Bo Staff.
When I am not creating new worlds and stories, I like to relax by playing pen-and-paper and story rich video games, reading or binging on TV series. I also practise Jiu Jitsu and the art of handling ancient Japanese weapons like the Katana or the Bo Staff.
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January 30, 2023
Leider der schwächste Teil seit der Klingensee.
Durch unseren "Blutleeren Paladin" wurde umso mehr deutlich, dass der Autor, ich sage es mal nett, Lieblingswörter hat. Vielmehr kam es aber so rüber, dass Wortschatz des Autors leider nicht allzu groß ist. Zusammen mit den echt häufigen Wortwiederholungen war das nicht so nett nanzuhören. Worte, die ich eigentlich nie wieder hören möchte: "bleich", "fahl", "der blutleere / junge Paladin", sauertöpfisch, Welle der [Gefühl einfügen], Knurrhahn ...
Je länger ich die Reihe häre, desto mehr der Art fällt mir leider auf. Da ich die Charaktee unheimlich gerne mag, kann ich oft darüber hinwegsehen, aber hier ist auch auf der Seite nicht viel passiert. Schwierig finde ich auch den Hang des Autors, alle möglichen Figuren mit einem Love Interest auszustatten. Dabei mag ich fast alle pairings, aber ich muss sagen, langsam wird es too much.
Oh gott beinahe hätte ich die absolut anstrengende Perspektive von Sven / Nicht-Sven / "dem Jäger" vergessen. Ich hoffe wirklich, dass wir mit der Sache nun endlich durch sind. Aber who knows. Das habe ich ja schon vor einigen Bänden gedacht.
Ok, dieses meckern musste mal sein. All in all mag ich die Serie immer noch. Sie ist leichtfüßig und gute Unterhaltung, meist auch spannend. Und jetzt sind es nur noch 4 Bände. Ein Ende ist in Sicht!
Durch unseren "Blutleeren Paladin" wurde umso mehr deutlich, dass der Autor, ich sage es mal nett, Lieblingswörter hat. Vielmehr kam es aber so rüber, dass Wortschatz des Autors leider nicht allzu groß ist. Zusammen mit den echt häufigen Wortwiederholungen war das nicht so nett nanzuhören. Worte, die ich eigentlich nie wieder hören möchte: "bleich", "fahl", "der blutleere / junge Paladin", sauertöpfisch, Welle der [Gefühl einfügen], Knurrhahn ...
Je länger ich die Reihe häre, desto mehr der Art fällt mir leider auf. Da ich die Charaktee unheimlich gerne mag, kann ich oft darüber hinwegsehen, aber hier ist auch auf der Seite nicht viel passiert. Schwierig finde ich auch den Hang des Autors, alle möglichen Figuren mit einem Love Interest auszustatten. Dabei mag ich fast alle pairings, aber ich muss sagen, langsam wird es too much.
Oh gott beinahe hätte ich die absolut anstrengende Perspektive von Sven / Nicht-Sven / "dem Jäger" vergessen. Ich hoffe wirklich, dass wir mit der Sache nun endlich durch sind. Aber who knows. Das habe ich ja schon vor einigen Bänden gedacht.
Ok, dieses meckern musste mal sein. All in all mag ich die Serie immer noch. Sie ist leichtfüßig und gute Unterhaltung, meist auch spannend. Und jetzt sind es nur noch 4 Bände. Ein Ende ist in Sicht!
September 12, 2023
Ich mag diese Buchreihe einfach sehr. Die Charaktere sind super sympathisch und es ist oft lustig und spannend. Culhen ist einfach der Beste!!
Gleichzeitig fällt mir auf, dass der Wortschatz etwas umgrenzt und der Verlauf der Geschichte meist vorhersehbar ist. Ich freue mich aber immer direkt auf das nächste Buch.
Gleichzeitig fällt mir auf, dass der Wortschatz etwas umgrenzt und der Verlauf der Geschichte meist vorhersehbar ist. Ich freue mich aber immer direkt auf das nächste Buch.
August 17, 2024
This one snuck out a 3. At the halfway point, I thought this one was destined for a 2. It was slow and my favorite character was not present. At 2/3 through, though, some of my favorite chapters of the series yet! 1 or 2 stars for most of the book, but some really high highs!!
August 10, 2022
Ahren and his companions fight their way into the interior of the deadly Forest of Ire to the besieged Wrath Elf town of Dhalvanti. They hope to discover the cause of the encroaching blight that is making the forest more deadly than normal and to stop it. Hopefully they can remedy this quickly as there are other problems requiring their immediate attention: helping the Green Sea clans, and finding the rest of the paladins. Just getting there they lost all their guides, now they have to journey to the Heart of the Forest to discover what’s wrong.
Since she’s supposed to be in love with Ahren and she’s supposed to be in charge of Muai, Khara should have said something to Muai about behaving herself around Ahren and Culhen. It would make their lives a lot easier.
I love the part where the discover the source of the corruption in the south of the Forest. Did not expect that.
Foot note: 1) I have a love/hate relationship with series that are still being written. I love that I’ll get more, but I hate that I have to wait for the next one to be published (or translated).
Fave scenes: choosing the next dwarf king, Ahren loaning Cullen’s brush to the boy, Jelninolan’s gift to the Wrath Elves and escaping the flower pollen.
Since she’s supposed to be in love with Ahren and she’s supposed to be in charge of Muai, Khara should have said something to Muai about behaving herself around Ahren and Culhen. It would make their lives a lot easier.
I love the part where the discover the source of the corruption in the south of the Forest. Did not expect that.
Foot note: 1) I have a love/hate relationship with series that are still being written. I love that I’ll get more, but I hate that I have to wait for the next one to be published (or translated).
Fave scenes: choosing the next dwarf king, Ahren loaning Cullen’s brush to the boy, Jelninolan’s gift to the Wrath Elves and escaping the flower pollen.
May 28, 2022
enjoyed
Really enjoying this series, and this book was a good addition. Following Ahren’s journey has been a great adventure. Watching him grow to a strong self-confident young man was really something. He is a great character, and he has really good friends. The story doesn’t always flow well, and grammar can be questionable, but I know this is a translation and take it at that. Some things are inexcusable, like an incorrect character name used, or not being clear on which character is actually speaking. Something that also really stood out to me was characters changing eye color. On more than one character at that. We don’t get a whole lot of character description, so I try to pay attention to how they are described so I can get a picture in my head. When it suddenly changes, that can be quite jarring. Otherwise, I am very much enjoying this author’s imagination, and am waiting, somewhat impatiently :), for the next. Nice job.
Really enjoying this series, and this book was a good addition. Following Ahren’s journey has been a great adventure. Watching him grow to a strong self-confident young man was really something. He is a great character, and he has really good friends. The story doesn’t always flow well, and grammar can be questionable, but I know this is a translation and take it at that. Some things are inexcusable, like an incorrect character name used, or not being clear on which character is actually speaking. Something that also really stood out to me was characters changing eye color. On more than one character at that. We don’t get a whole lot of character description, so I try to pay attention to how they are described so I can get a picture in my head. When it suddenly changes, that can be quite jarring. Otherwise, I am very much enjoying this author’s imagination, and am waiting, somewhat impatiently :), for the next. Nice job.
February 15, 2021
Für die (hauptsächlich Beistrich-) Fehler ziehe ich einen Stern meiner ursprünglichen Drei-Sterne-Bewertung ab.
Nach den ersten 100 Seiten war das Buch angenehm und vor allem schnell zu lesen. Im Vergleich zur restlichen Reihe sticht es aber nicht übermäßig heraus - ein durchaus positiver Aspekt, da die bisherigen Bücher viel Kreativität, Atmosphäre und interessante Charaktere mit sich gebracht haben. Über das bisher etablierte Niveau geht das Buch aber nicht hinaus, und obwohl ich es sehr schnell gelesen hatte, hatte es nicht einmal einen Vier-Sterne-Wowfaktor.
Eine ausführlichere Rezension gibt es hier.
Nach den ersten 100 Seiten war das Buch angenehm und vor allem schnell zu lesen. Im Vergleich zur restlichen Reihe sticht es aber nicht übermäßig heraus - ein durchaus positiver Aspekt, da die bisherigen Bücher viel Kreativität, Atmosphäre und interessante Charaktere mit sich gebracht haben. Über das bisher etablierte Niveau geht das Buch aber nicht hinaus, und obwohl ich es sehr schnell gelesen hatte, hatte es nicht einmal einen Vier-Sterne-Wowfaktor.
Eine ausführlichere Rezension gibt es hier.
June 2, 2024
Der langweiligste Teil bisher. Es fühlt sich an wie eine Ewigkeit und geht einfach nicht vorbei.
Die Geschichte braucht ewig, um beim Wald anzukommen, schleicht durch bis sie das Dorf finden, schläft ein und vergisst aufzuwachen bis zum Endkampf.
Nicht nur ist es langweilig, nein, es muss natürlich ein weiteres nerviges Tier eingeführt werden, um sich darpber zu beschweren, wie nervig das Tier ist, und um etwas einzuführen, um die Romanze "weiterzuentwickeln"... also, damit Ahren wieder erwas findet, was er an seiner Freundin nicht mag.
Ich habe mich so durchgequält, dass ich hinterfrage, wie ich es überhaupt bis zu diesem Punkt geschafft habe.
Die Geschichte braucht ewig, um beim Wald anzukommen, schleicht durch bis sie das Dorf finden, schläft ein und vergisst aufzuwachen bis zum Endkampf.
Nicht nur ist es langweilig, nein, es muss natürlich ein weiteres nerviges Tier eingeführt werden, um sich darpber zu beschweren, wie nervig das Tier ist, und um etwas einzuführen, um die Romanze "weiterzuentwickeln"... also, damit Ahren wieder erwas findet, was er an seiner Freundin nicht mag.
Ich habe mich so durchgequält, dass ich hinterfrage, wie ich es überhaupt bis zu diesem Punkt geschafft habe.
April 24, 2022
I love this series.
I wasn't sure if I'd like this series at the beginning, however, as thre story of this boy becoming a man and developing his character continued I became more drawn in with each new discovery, each new challenge and every new face that graced the pages. I waited (not so) patiently for this book and am looking forward to continuing this journey that lies ahead. Write on!
I wasn't sure if I'd like this series at the beginning, however, as thre story of this boy becoming a man and developing his character continued I became more drawn in with each new discovery, each new challenge and every new face that graced the pages. I waited (not so) patiently for this book and am looking forward to continuing this journey that lies ahead. Write on!
May 8, 2022
Good series
This series kept me wanting to read when I had things I needed to do. Such as go to work.
I didn't find anything I didn't like about these books and am really looking forward to the next one. There were a few errors that the proof readers missed but context won over and it was easy to figure out what was meant to be.
This series kept me wanting to read when I had things I needed to do. Such as go to work.
I didn't find anything I didn't like about these books and am really looking forward to the next one. There were a few errors that the proof readers missed but context won over and it was easy to figure out what was meant to be.
April 30, 2024
The great adventure continues
This series continues to draw you in, entertaining with original story lines and characters you become very attached to. This book is a little darker than the others, but has its bright and hopeful moments too. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
This series continues to draw you in, entertaining with original story lines and characters you become very attached to. This book is a little darker than the others, but has its bright and hopeful moments too. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
April 11, 2022
Read On !
This is another fantastic chapter in Arens saga ! Well written with superlative prose by a great author . He has imbued his character s with strengths and a deep level of joy and of sorrow . Wow ! A great journey .
This is another fantastic chapter in Arens saga ! Well written with superlative prose by a great author . He has imbued his character s with strengths and a deep level of joy and of sorrow . Wow ! A great journey .
April 25, 2022
Just have really enjoyed this series
There is a lot to love about the story. The diversity and imagination-and the telling of it, to bring it alive. My thanks to the author for some wonderful tales.
There is a lot to love about the story. The diversity and imagination-and the telling of it, to bring it alive. My thanks to the author for some wonderful tales.
June 3, 2022
Assume story of dedication and trust
Queen and his friends conquer the evil forces that corrupted the forest if Ireland made it into its original name The Forest of Valor. Now the band of Paladins will move on to the Green Sea to destroy that evil necromanser
Queen and his friends conquer the evil forces that corrupted the forest if Ireland made it into its original name The Forest of Valor. Now the band of Paladins will move on to the Green Sea to destroy that evil necromanser
July 15, 2022
feast series of books
I have been following the story since the very first book. It is awesome and I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Please keep up the great work. I hope other people will also continue to follow this story.
I have been following the story since the very first book. It is awesome and I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Please keep up the great work. I hope other people will also continue to follow this story.
August 6, 2022
Exciting and full of twists and turns
Another great installment in Ahren's story. Sad bits, happy bits and the quest continues... Start at the beginning of the series and dive into an epic fantasy world.
Another great installment in Ahren's story. Sad bits, happy bits and the quest continues... Start at the beginning of the series and dive into an epic fantasy world.
June 24, 2023
Awesome series
This book series is so addictive that its sad when you have to wait for the following book to come out lol. Love the characters and stories of each book and can't wait for more. This author is exciting to read and can't wait for any future books from him.
This book series is so addictive that its sad when you have to wait for the following book to come out lol. Love the characters and stories of each book and can't wait for more. This author is exciting to read and can't wait for any future books from him.
October 27, 2023
yesss!!!!! I love these books
Keep them come the adventure,suspense the unity the closeness of the characters how they support and take care of each other and the companion animals Awesome Awesome Awesome series of books on to the next one
Keep them come the adventure,suspense the unity the closeness of the characters how they support and take care of each other and the companion animals Awesome Awesome Awesome series of books on to the next one
November 16, 2024
"You haven't failed, you just have a long way ahead of you"
This is the one i enjoyed the most so far! The forest of ire is a great setting, full of mysteries and dangers. I dont ever want to forget that touching scene in the middle of the river between Trogadon and Jelninolan.
This is the one i enjoyed the most so far! The forest of ire is a great setting, full of mysteries and dangers. I dont ever want to forget that touching scene in the middle of the river between Trogadon and Jelninolan.
March 15, 2025
Ahren and his unending fight
Another fascinating read which twists the darkness and light into a compelling storyline. Torsten Weitze is a master storyteller and a wonderfully creative master of the genre.
Another fascinating read which twists the darkness and light into a compelling storyline. Torsten Weitze is a master storyteller and a wonderfully creative master of the genre.
April 12, 2022
I started this series on March 2nd and just finished this book on April 11th. I think that alone speaks to how amazing and all consuming the series is and has been.
April 13, 2022
The story continues to draw me in. I had to double check on the translator, it felt like it wasn’t the same one. I found the last 1/3 of the book to be very distracting with how it was translated.
April 20, 2022
Can not wait !!!
I just can’t wait for the next adventure! This one was full of twists up’s and downs also surprises. A great adventure it was.
I just can’t wait for the next adventure! This one was full of twists up’s and downs also surprises. A great adventure it was.
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May 5, 2022Great series
I Really enjoy reading this book series. The animal companions are the best. I wait expectantly for the next one in the series
I Really enjoy reading this book series. The animal companions are the best. I wait expectantly for the next one in the series
June 1, 2022
good read
Great series have read all up to now can’t wait for the green sea to come out only wish Ahren had a little magic
Great series have read all up to now can’t wait for the green sea to come out only wish Ahren had a little magic
June 15, 2022
Queen and his companions
The continued sense of story and characters was woven through Editor's latest installment. Great fun and adventure with our band of companions!
The continued sense of story and characters was woven through Editor's latest installment. Great fun and adventure with our band of companions!
July 27, 2022
I love this series
I love this series… so good so well written… can’t wait for the next volume come up… counting the days
I love this series… so good so well written… can’t wait for the next volume come up… counting the days
June 17, 2023
4.6 / 5
July 22, 2024
read the series!!!
September 23, 2024
One of my favorites from the whole series !
March 26, 2025
This one was good but felt like it dragged dangers that were just annoying. It made sense but I couldn't wait for our heros to get out of this place
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