Okay, I just got done reading the series a second time, and I was curious as to why we don't see the battle of Folgumhier? On the one hand I figured it might not be critical, but it seems an odd gap in the narrative.

L. James Rice This took a little time to consider before answering for fear of saying too much. When writing Whispers I considered leaving the battle out one of the great risks in the story-telling, and I think it lends to some people's perception of the ending being "rushed." The gist of the situation is that if I portrayed the Battle of Fôlgumhîêr the events would be concrete and real. As it stands, you only have tidbits as given to you in a brief description from Ivin's POV, but there are hints that a little something is amiss from the moods of others.

The only other thing I will say is that you will see the battle, but when you do, I want you to question its reality. You'll have to wait until book one of Sundering the Crowns to be its witness.

flag