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Druss (1166–1226) was a fierce Drenai warrior and hero who fought in many wars, wielding his trademark battle-axe Snaga. It was he who led the rebel tribes from the lands of the Chiatze and fought his way to the lands now ruled by the Gothir. I will see you later at the celebrations. asked the bald runner.Pellin shrugged. Druss sat down beside the first. "Klay stood and smiled at the blushing young woman. Blocking a right, he fired home another uppercut. "You bet on Druss?" ""Sieben is particularly pleased today," Majon put in icily. After all, you won—" At that moment he saw Klay, and instantly his face changed, a broad smile appearing. Two guards opened the door to the beautifully furnished dining room of the nobility. "I do think this is unfair, Sieben. It is like a mask, thought Klay, a golden Chiatze mask, tight and unlined. Fast. Enter a powerful realm of legend, dark sorcery, and conquest, where the mighty Drenai warrior Druss faces his most deadly opponent . Klay made his    way to the man and studied the artifacts laid out so neatly. He lowered his voice. Though huge, he moved with the easy grace of an athlete, always in balance and always aware. asked Majon, the Drenai ambassador, tugging at Sieben's sleeve. David Gemmell was born in London, England, in the summer of 1948. ""Atka, sir," he replied. Pars began to work on Druss' swollen knuckles. The Legend of Deathwalker is a heroic fantasy novel written by David Gemmell, first published in 1996 and was reprinted in 1999. "He has won sixty gold pieces. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. Your humility does you great credit, my lord," the man said smoothly. "Klay thought carefully before answering. With the right training he could be very good indeed. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar—mystic jewels of power—will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. Will you watch the final? The Vagrian didn't know what hit him. "The two men walked down the tunnel, emerging into the first bathhouse. "The God-King's belief in me is a source of great pride. The relief to his aching muscles was instant, and for some minutes he swam around the pool; then he hauled himself clear. "That depends, lord, on your perspective. ""I am Chorin-Tsu, lord, the royal embalmer and a student of history. "You know an athlete named Lepant? With a grunt of pain he sent an uppercut into the taller man's bearded chin, and the Lentrian's head snapped back. One was a curious brown, flecked with shards of gray; the other was as blue as a summer sky. "I think I'll take a walk around the colosseum," said Sieben. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. It's an old habit," he answered, with a smile. "He's not like other men, my friend. He countered with a chopping blow that took Druss behind the right ear. Seeing them coming, the man filled two goblets. What is it about the Drenai that amuses you?" He was just a stupid boy who told bad-taste jokes. "More seriously, Druss, my friend," said the runner, "your hands are badly bruised. "I didn't bring my purse with me," said Sieben, "but I will hand over the money tonight. "The Chiatze shrugged, and Klay saw sorrow in the dark, slanted eyes. I bet on the winner. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar—mystic jewels of power—will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. "As a student I like to think that one day the mists will be opened. "You wish to place a wager?" And by heaven, this Druss lacks nothing in courage. Druss backed away, blood seeping from a cut over his left eye. Klay looked into the man's odd eyes, as slanted as spear points. "Why was he being questioned? ""You wish to know the price, lord? Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar--mystic jewels of power--will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. ""Yes, I forgot fitter. ""He was not humiliated, sir, merely beaten. The main characters of The Legend of Deathwalker … Winter Warriors (Drenai Tales, Book 8) David Gemmell Winter Warriors Chapter One The night sky over the mountains was clear and bright, the stars like diamonds . "Six to one. For myself I think she was murdered soon after Oshikai's death. "Ugly, old, and slow—but still a legend," he added.Druss chuckled. Garen-Tsen moved past Klay to the balcony's edge, staring down into the arena below. "He is a fine boy," said the champion. ""It was close," said Druss, spitting blood from his mouth. The Lentrian carried too much weight on his arms and shoulders, and though it gave him incredible power, the punches were too slow and easy to read. ""He died this morning during questioning. Suddenly he grinned. I would guess we will never know. What does it matter that he's bigger, stronger, faster, and better-looking? Expelled from school at sixteen for organizing a gambling syndicate, he became a laborer by day, and at night his six-foot-four-inch, 230-pound frame allowed him to earn extra money as a bouncer working nightclubs in Soho. The poet was proud of the garment, which had cost a suitably enormous amount of money and had been bought from the best tailor in Drenan. In cases of treason there is guilt by association. Druss arrives at the shrine hoping to find the jewels but is unable to do so before the Gothir arrive, and so he helps four Nadir tribes defend the shrine under the guidance of a Gothir-trained Nadir soldier called Talisman. After all, Druss is my friend, and I should have wagered on him out of loyalty." Taking her hand, he kissed it, then moved away, pausing to study the paintings on the far wall. I could slip just as a punch connects. ""I'll not take that bet, Pars. As he travels to the shrine of Nadir hero Oshikai, the Gothir send a force of 2,000 men to destroy it. I have to tell you, sir, that I shall be wagering against you. It would be such an honor. Klay acknowledged each salutation with a smile and a nod of his head. Klay had long since lost any sense of nervousness on entering such establishments, for despite the lowliness of his birth, his legend was now so great among the people that he was considered higher than most nobles. . asked Majon. What happened to her? search results for this author. It would make for a better contest. Striding forward, Druss halted below the royal balcony and bowed to the God-King he could not see.Behind him two Lentrians ran out and knelt beside their fallen champion. The Legend of Deathwalker (Drenai Tales, Book 7) by David Gemmell Mass Market Paperback $7.99 Only 14 left in stock (more on the way). They say he killed two fighters last spring in a competition in Mashrapur. "An old man," said Pellin with a wink at Pars. That Lentrian should have won, but he didn't. Buy Drenai Tales: The Legend of Deathwalker, Winter Warriors, Hero in the Shadows v.3: The Legend of Deathwalker, Winter Warriors, Hero in the Shadows Vol 3 by David Gemmell from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. I watched him, too. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, As the huge crowd bayed for blood, Sieben the Poet found himself staring around the vast colosseum, its mighty columns and arches, its tiers and statues. asked the cleric. ""Then you will forgive me for not wishing you luck," said Klay, sitting down. . Book 7 of 11 in the Drenai Saga Series. The fop was tall and slim and very handsome, his hair light brown and held in place by a silver headband adorned with an opal. Now, my friends, shall we order some food? I am certain that it is no less than nine centuries old." ""If you do so, let me know. He wishes you to sit alongside him. ""No," said Klay, remembering the bright-eyed garrulous boy and his fund of jokes and stories. . . At the far end of the gallery was a long stall behind which stood an elderly Chiatze. "He's taking a fearful battering. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar--mystic jewels of power--will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. "Does it not concern you that Druss has never lost? "My dear ambassador, Druss fights because he loves to fight. "Klay shook his head. The Legend of Deathwalker The riders paused, observing him as he observed them. Sieben lifted a scented handkerchief to his face, seeking to blot out the smell of sweat that enveloped him from all sides.The colosseum was a marvelous piece of architecture, its columns shaped into statues of ancient heroes and gods, its seats of finest marble covered by cushions of down-filled green velvet. The story begins in Druss's village in the Drenai Empire. The Lentrian swayed but did not fall. "From a private balcony high above the crowd the giant blond fighter Klay watched Druss deliver the knockout blow. Damn, I bet ten gold Raq on Druss. The woman's face was oval, her eyes slanted; she seemed to be smiling. It was of a beautiful woman in a flowing dress. "Pardon me, lord, for this impertinence," she said, bowing deeply, "but my son would dearly like to meet you. The Legend of Deathwalker PDF book (The Drenai Saga) (The Drenai Saga Series) Read Online or Free Download in ePUB, PDF or MOBI eBooks. ""And fitter," put in Pellin. He tends to duck his head and charge, which makes him an easy target for an uppercut. insisted Pars.Pellin shook his head. Talisman then calls a meeting of the Nadir tribes in which he smashes the jewels to return the magic and life of the Nadir land. The figurine is close to a thousand years old. "She was Chiatze, this Shul-sen?" The book follows on from the novel The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend and was the 7th book to be released in the Drenai Series. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar -- mystic jewels of power -- will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. Some were of hunting scenes, while two, which caught Klay's eye, were of wildflowers. He almost lost. In the centre was a thickset warrior, his hair close-cropped, a widow's peak extending like an arrowhead over his brow. The Lentrian wiped blood from his face, then hit Druss with a thundering straight left followed by a right hook that all but spun Druss from his feet.The crowd was baying, sensing that the end was close. . ""Well, we are a team," said Pellin. A punch smashed down onto Druss' neck, and he felt his legs buckle. "Neither did you. I'll be fine by then. The man's slim fingers darted into the pearl-beaded leather pouch at his side, producing a small square of papyrus bearing a wax seal and the amount wagered. The God-King has requested your presence. ""How can you tell? But you should advise him to change his attacking stance. "I have known him only for a month, but somehow I don't think he'll want to follow tradition. The novel begins during the defense of the fortress Dros Delnoch fr. Pellin, stripped now of his leggings and tunic, dived into the pool.Druss peeled off his leggings and slid into the warm water. "I watched your fight—what little there was of it. Dizziness, chest pain? He tells how he and his friend Sieben travelled to the land of the Gothir and how he became involved in the political affairs there. Klay gave a wide smile, for the minister's expression was openly worried. It seems that pain spurs him to greater efforts. "Klay moved on through the gallery arch and to the Hall of Cuisine. "I have a training ground at my house. Klay approached them. Meanwhile I shall purchase this figurine. Pellin drained his and accepted a refill, while Pars sipped his slowly. Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. Can he?" .Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. he asked Druss."No. Owing to a prophecy that the King made, Druss must lose a tournament; when he refuses to do this men are hired to kill him. Blood was seeping from his broken nose, and his right eye had swollen shut, but even so his strength was prodigious. ""Embalming, lord, is my profession. But the Drenai made it worthwhile. You will be at the banquet this evening, my lord? He paused before a bronze statue of the God-King. ""Thank you, sir. But thank you for your offer. "After the minister had departed, Klay wandered down to    the arena gallery. ""Of course you must. ""Of course, of course! Talisman is on a quest to find "The Uniter", a man with blazing violet eyes called Ulric, who will unite the Nadir tribes after centuries of warfare. I wish I had the opportunity to train him. ""I don't think so, Atka. ""No more than it concerns me that I have never lost. "She is Shul-sen, the bride of Oshikai Demon-bane. If you have romantic leanings, perhaps that is the story you should cling to. ""That is a very kind offer," put in Majon. The cushions irritated Sieben, for the color clashed with his bright blue silken tunic inset with shards of opal on the puffed sleeves. Druss is a force of nature, and I don't think politics will affect that one jot. Your delight in the piece brings me great pleasure. Klay took a deep breath, annoyed that he could have been surprised on his own balcony and angry that he had not heard the swish of the curtains or the rustle of the man's heavy ankle-length robe of black velvet. Klay lifted a small ivory figurine, no more than four inches tall. The tiers of the rich were shaded by silken coverings, also in that dreadful green, while the very rich sat in red-cushioned splendor with slaves fanning them. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. This is Sieben the Poet. The Gothir man is far better than I, as are the Vagrian and the Chiatze. "That depends on which version of historical events you happen to believe. He takes them back to Gothir where they find that Klay had died a few days after they left. But for the mighty Klay I could come down to eight hundred. It was a fine piece, but Klay felt the addition of lapis lazuli for the pupils was too bizarre in a face of bronze. ""I'll be sure to tell him," promised Sieben. he asked.Chorin-Tsu spread his hands. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar—mystic jewels of power—will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. So if he was the first Nadir, then Shul-sen was ... what? Druss is an interesting fighter. I could fall ill before the bout and be sluggish, lacking in energy. I cannot match their finish. The odd-colored eyes stared at Klay for several seconds. I wagered on him myself. All the records point to this, though some stories have her sailing to a mythic land beyond the sea. I mean, he's being thrashed out there. Majon did not at first notice the fighter and continued to rail at his companion. ""You might surprise yourself," said Druss. "You look as if a herd of horses has run across your face," he said.Leaning forward, Druss placed a hand on top of the man's balding head and propelled him down beneath the surface. Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. Well ... fairly sure. "You've read the work, and soon you'll face the man. "And beautiful, too. ""There's three days before the final. Fifteen thousand people were shouting now, the noise cacophonous like the roaring of some inchoate beast. Legend Of Deathwalker. As the God-King has prophesied?" Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. But I'll not be in the first three. "Stretch yourself out and I'll knead the aches away," he said. I had studied both men and did not feel the Lentrian had the heart to match your man. "Now he is a dead boy who will never again tell a bad-taste joke. asked the boy, his eyes widening as doubt touched him.Klay smiled. Druss waded in, sending a combination of punches to the Lentrian's face: three straight lefts followed by a right hook that exploded against the man's chin. "I did indeed, Ambassador. ""Oh, yes, sir. Sieben saw the glint of avarice in the ambassador's dark eyes. And as with all passions, they must be shared to be enjoyed. Ulric/Talisman is saddened to learn of this; even though they were on opposing sides he considered Druss a great warrior. It is also one of three stories compiled into a single collection in Drenai Tales Volume Three, along with Winter Warriors and Hero in the Shadows. . He was short and stout with a forked beard and a ready smile. That plus a right hand that comes down like a hammer. "And since you deprived us of Grawal's delightful company, we've sort of adopted you, Druss." There is a great depth to the man's strength. The Lentrian has never been beaten, you know. "You didn't tell him about the prophecy," said Pars. "Thought he had you there, mountain man. How did you fare in your race? The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend (The Drenai Saga #6), David Gemmell The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend is a fantasy novel by British author David Gemmell, first published in 1993. Generally one saves one's concern for the poor unfortunates he faces. It will be a long and arduous battle. Published in 1996 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in fantasy, fiction books. "It was patriotism that drove you. "It is good of you youngsters to be so supportive. . ""What do you think he'll do?" During the defense of the shrine the spirit of Oshikai's wife Shul-sen is released from captivity with the help of Druss and Talisman; the spirit unleashes a storm on the Gothir army and those that are not killed are ordered to withdraw. 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