description Abhorsen Overview
Garth Nix’s *Abhorsen* concludes the Old Kingdom saga. The story follows Jude Stern, a practitioner of death magic who collects souls in the rural Blackthorn region. Jude confronts Orannis, an immensely powerful and ancient being threatening to unravel the fabric of existence. This novel is for readers interested in dark fantasy, moral dilemmas surrounding life and death, and intricate world-building within a compelling adventure narrative.
help Abhorsen FAQ
Do I need to read Sabriel and Lirael before Abhorsen?
Yes. Abhorsen is the third book in Garth Nix's original Old Kingdom trilogy, following Sabriel and Lirael, and it resumes Lirael's story without a fresh setup.
Who is the main character of Abhorsen?
Lirael, the newly identified Abhorsen-in-Waiting, shares the central action with Prince Sameth. They travel with the Disreputable Dog and Mogget while trying to stop Hedge from releasing Orannis.
What is Orannis in Abhorsen?
Orannis is an ancient destructive power whose two silver hemispheres were bound separately to prevent its return. The necromancer Hedge manipulates Nicholas Sayre into helping uncover and reunite them.
Was Abhorsen originally the end of the Old Kingdom series?
Published in 2003, it concluded the original trilogy's Orannis storyline. Garth Nix later expanded the setting with books including Clariel, Goldenhand, and Terciel and Elinor.
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