The first and perhaps greatest Human kingdom in history, the size and power of Nehekhara once stood as the shining beacon of all of Mankind. Settra was one of the greatest and most warmongering Human rulers this world has ever known, having conquered, united and founded the Empire of Nehekhara through acts of unparalleled cruelty, arrogance, bloodshed and tyranny. Settra, known by many godly titles such as Settra the Imperishable, the King of Kings, High King of Nehekhara, Khemrikara, Lord of the Earth, Monarch of the Sky, Ruler of the Four Horizons, Mighty Lion of the Infinite Desert, Great Hawk of the Heavens, Majestic Emperor of the Shifting Sands, Eternal Sovereign of Khemri's legions, and so much more, is the mighty and absolute sovereign ruler of all Nehekhara, an ancient and powerful warrior-king who ruled a large empire some two-thousand five hundred years before the birth of the barbarian hero Sigmar Heldenhammer and the founding of the Empire. Inscription on the Great Obelisk of Khemri. I, Settra, have proclaimed it - let none dare oppose my will! " So, as it is written, so shall it be done. There are great deeds that remain undone, enemies yet to conquer and raptures yet to rejoice in. Fear not what we must do, for we are the glory of Khemri and we shall rise again to fulfill our manifest destiny of ruling this world. Remember them gleaming this day, as you enter the darkness of the tomb. See how the light of Phtra shines upon them. Your standards are pleasing to my sight and that of the Gods. Hail to the warriors of my legions make ready your weapons to fill the air with the sound of your worship. Hail to the commanders of my army, leading forth your regiments to join me in eternity. Hail to the Ushabti and Sphinx who stand sentinel beside the monuments of the king. For I, Settra, Lord and first Priest king of Khemri, will awaken to command you in the paradise that awaits us. Pass the popcorn." Hail to the mighty Tomb Guard who stand before me, you who stand before me, you who will stand watch over me for all eternity. “Werewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. The Shadow Revolution kicks off the Crown & Key series in spectacular fashion!” - Fresh Fiction “A fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read. “Team Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!” - RT Book Reviews Praise for Clay and Susan Griffith’s The Shadow Revolution “Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. The Undying Legion combines a thrilling well-developed plot with spectacular action sequences, witty banter, and unlikely heroes that are fabulously unique and fascinating.” -Goldilox and the Three Weres “An impressive follow-up in the Crown & Key trilogy.” -Bibliophage “These books are just pure unadulterated fun.” -Slapdash & Sundry And when the true purpose of the ritual is revealed, the gifted allies must confront a destructive force that is positively apocalyptic. As the team battles an unrelenting army of undead, a powerful Egyptian mummy, and serpentine demons, the necromancer proves an elusive quarry. Desperate to save lives while there is still time, Simon, Kate, and Malcolm-along with gadget geek Penny Carter and Charlotte, an adolescent werewolf-track down a necromancer who is reanimating the deceased. One thing is clear: Some very potent black magic is at work.īut this human sacrifice is only the first in a series of ritualized slayings. Studying the macabre scene, they struggle to understand obscure clues in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics carved into the victim’s heart-as well as bizarre mystical allusions to the romantic poetry of William Blake. When monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane comes across the gruesome aftermath of a ritual murder in a London church, he enlists the help of magician-scribe Simon Archer and alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther. With a flood of dark magic about to engulf Victorian London, can a handful of heroes vanquish a legion of the undead? A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr.
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