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Following the Braid

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Following the Braid by Cary J Lenehan weaves an intricate tale set in a richly detailed sci-fi and fantasy universe. The narrative explores the interconnections of diverse cultures and individuals as they navigate through challenges across worlds tied by mysterious braids. Characters are driven by their quests, threading through themes of fate, unity, and the delicate balancing of power.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intricate world-building and enjoy epic tales set in fantastical realms. The story weaves together magic, adventure, and complex characters, appealing to fans of immersive Sci-Fi & Fantasy who appreciate rich narratives and diverse settings.

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Following the Braid begins in the cold sub-Arctic northern seas as the inhabitants of Mousehole continue their war against their foes. The story continues across the continent of The Land on the planet of Vhast, from the frigid seas to the hot and wet south.

More is revealed about the background to the world and the events taking place on it. This story follows on from Intimations of Evil, Engaging Evil, Clearing the Web, Scouring the Land, and Gathering the Strands: the Princess and her wife the mage, the Cat, the ghazi, and the others in the growing village of the Mice increase their influence over the affairs of the continent.

Over most of it, the forces of evil are confounded and driven away from their influences over the levers of power. The Warriors of Vhast series adds science fiction to epic fantasy. It is set on a fabricated world that is used as an experiment in magic by a long-lived alien race.

Unbeknownst to most of those below, the Shing-zu struggle with their foe, the Daveen. These struggles extend to the world of Vhast as a battle between good and evil.

Series: Warriors of Vhast

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  • Following the Braid
    Following the Braid begins in the cold sub-Arctic northern seas as the inhabitants of Mousehole continue their war against their foes. The story continues across the continent of The Land on the planet of Vhast, from the frigid seas to the hot and wet south. More is revealed about the background to the world and the events taking place on...
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  • Gathering the Strands
    Gathering the Strands starts to bring together the story of adversaries struggling over the distant and artificial world of Vhast towards what looks to be a resolution. The inhabitants of Mousehole, instead of reacting to what is happening around them, begin to strike out and shape their own future as they travel around The Land. Following on from Intimations of...
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  • Intimations of Evil
    From every direction, nine individuals of varied races and walks of life are drawn to the village of Evilhalt on the shores of Lake Erave. As the group move through their journey, they each face trials beyond those of normal travellers. On arrival, they meet a local leatherworker and militiaman, Stefan, who just wants more from life than what seems...
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  • Scouring the Land
    Scouring the Land continues to follow the unfolding saga on the distant and artificial world of Vhast. The inhabitants of Mousehole begin to discover their strength, and that of their adversaries, as the story ranges over The Land and beyond. Following on from Intimations of Evil, Engaging Evil, and Clearing the Web, the Princess, and her wife the mage, the...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922556820

Publisher: IFWG Publishing Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: IFWG Publishing Australia

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 316

About the Author

Cary J. Lenehan is a former trades assistant, soldier, public servant, cab driver, truck driver, game designer, fishmonger, trainee horticulturalist, and university tutor (among other things). His hobbies include collecting and reading books (the non-fiction are Dewey decimalised), Tasmanian native plants (particularly the edible ones), the SCA and gaming. He has taught people how to use everything from shortswords to rocket launchers. He met his wife at an SF Convention while cosplaying and they have not looked back. He was born in Sydney before marrying and moving to the Snowy Mountains where they started their family. They moved to Tasmania for the warmer winters and are not likely to ever leave it. Looking out of the window beside his computer is a sweeping view of Mount Wellington and its range.

Also by Cary J Lenehan

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  • Gathering the Strands
    Gathering the Strands starts to bring together the story of adversaries struggling over the distant and artificial world of Vhast towards what looks to be a resolution. The inhabitants of Mousehole, instead of reacting to what is happening around them, begin to strike out and shape their own future as they travel around The Land. Following on from Intimations of...
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
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  • Intimations of Evil
    From every direction, nine individuals of varied races and walks of life are drawn to the village of Evilhalt on the shores of Lake Erave. As the group move through their journey, they each face trials beyond those of normal travellers. On arrival, they meet a local leatherworker and militiaman, Stefan, who just wants more from life than what seems...
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Scouring the Land
    Scouring the Land continues to follow the unfolding saga on the distant and artificial world of Vhast. The inhabitants of Mousehole begin to discover their strength, and that of their adversaries, as the story ranges over The Land and beyond. Following on from Intimations of Evil, Engaging Evil, and Clearing the Web, the Princess, and her wife the mage, the...
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