The Dreamers · #1

The Elder Gods

David Eddings, Leigh Eddings

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Somewhere beyond the farthest pole of the world, the Land of Dhrall lies anchored by the will of four powerful yet eccentric Gods. From controlling the weather to influencing the course of mortal men, these deities can bend reality to their whims. Yet bound by the laws of nature, they cannot take lives.

The Gods are not the only power. For in the center of Dhrall is the Wasteland, the domain of a mysterious, voracious horror known as That-Called-The-Vlagh. A nightmare made flesh, the Vlagh has created a massive army of hideous monsters in a plan to conquer Dhrall and overrun the world. And now, at the end of a cycle of Time, That-Called-The-Vlagh may succeed.

In the coming battles the people of Dhrall will be aided by a ragtag force of pirates and mercenary soldiers. But the true warriors against the Vlagh will turn out to be four enigmatic children known as the Dreamers. Raised by the Gods themselves, these children have the ability to summon dreams that can alter the fabric of reality. And unlike the Elder Gods, the Dreamers do not hesitate to use their powers to kill…

New York Times bestselling authors David and Leigh Eddings have entertained legions of fantasy readers for decades with such epic fantasy classics as the The Belgariad, The Mallorean, and The Redemption of Althalus. Now the Eddings present the first volume in the new saga of the Dreamers – an enthralling and richly imaginative epic that introduces two generations of living Gods… and the impending doom that threatens them.

Published
July 2003
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David Eddings

David Eddings’ writing, much like the epic worlds he created, was built on layers of adventure, camaraderie, and an understanding of the human heart. Born in 1931 in Washington, D.C., Eddings came to be known as one of fantasy's most beloved authors, carving a space for himself with his sharp storytelling and vivid character development. His rise to prominence came with the Belgariad and Malloreon series, two beloved fantasy sagas that continue to captivate readers with their rich world-building and timeless themes of power, destiny, and friendship. Eddings' talent lay in his ability to craft deeply personal journeys against a backdrop of…