The Verdant Passage: A Prism Pentad Novel

Troy Denning

Sep 2011 · Prism Pentad Book 1 · Wizards of the Coast

About this ebook

Return to the apocalyptic deserts of the Dark Sun world as unlikely heroes spark a revolution against an evil sorcerer-king

For thousands of years, the devil sorcerer King Kalak has used vile magic to drain Athas of its precious life-force. Now, his reign is coming to an end—though the city of Tyr, like the rest of the world, is nothing more than a magic-blasted ruin and a desolate place of dust, blood, and fear. All that’s left is desperation—and revolution.

Leading this revolution against Kalak are a maverick statesman, a winsome half-elf slave girl, and a man-dwarf gladiator bred for the arenas. But if the people are to be freed, the mismatched trio of steadfast rebels must look into the face of terror and choose between love and life.

First introduced in 1991, Troy Denning’s post-apocalyptic world of Athas remains one of the most talked-about and fan-requested settings in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Now, a new generation of readers can discover the magic-blasted deserts of the unforgettable Dark Sun . . .

Ratings and reviews

This is from the good old days of Darksun and still holds up to this day. Really can't recommend this book more!

About the author

Troy Denning is the New York Times–bestselling author the Star Wars Fate of the Jedi novels—Abyss, Vortex, and Apocalypse—as well as many beloved and best-selling Forgotten Realms titles such as Crucible, Waterdeep, Pages of Pain, Beyond the High Road, and The Summoning. A former game designer and editor, he lives in western Wisconsin with his wife, Andria.