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Bloodsworn book 1 · 2021

The Shadow of the Gods

Bloodsworn book 1 by John Gwynne

Epic and high fantasyGrimdark

In a land where the gods died in a great war, three warriors walk very different paths: Orka, a huntress who must find her kidnapped son; Varg, a former thrall searching for the truth of his sister’s death; and Elvar, a young warrior looking for glory with a mercenary band.

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Book facts

Author
John Gwynne
Series
Bloodsworn, book 1 of 3
Published
2021
Setting
Set in invented worlds
Characters charted
3
Chart confidence
High

Who is in The Shadow of the Gods

3 recurring or key characters from John Gwynne’s chart. Introduces Orka, Varg and Elvar.

Lead 3

  • OrkaFirst appearanceMother hunting her son's kidnappers
  • VargFirst appearanceFormer thrall
  • ElvarFirst appearanceWarrior of a mercenary band

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