After musing about somehow attacking the Kez with a relatively small force, Hilanska informs Tamas that there is a way to sneak his mean into Kez through the catacombs. After all the building tension and the impossible odds, the ending was so underwhelming and disappointing. He interrogates the Kez prisoners to find that they have taken Alvation under the guise of being Adran soldiers, but have not made it to Adro yet. The book was well structured with a lot of epic battles and fighting scenes (both with firearms and with magic) well distributed throughout the story. Major Doravir and he still butt heads over tactics and how closely Taniel is bound by orders. I've spoken at great length of the awesomeness that are the covers of Promise of Blood and The Crimson Campaign but I haven't said enough about the maps at the beginning of each book. Adamat stood perfectly still in the middle of a deep hedgerow outside his own summerhouse and stared through the windows at the men in the dining room. This one was even better than the first, and definitely sets up the third really well. A Union counselor ? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://www.reddit.com/r/powdermage/comments/2rrzrt/no_spoilers_the_crimson_campaign_reread/. I read the second book of the Powdermage series several years ago and want to read the 3rd book now. Adamat wonders he could do in the midst of the large crowd watching. They remember their attempt to avenge Erika's death by killing Ipille, and how Camenir, Gavril's brother, died in their failed attempt. Taniel finds out that he is apparently the last remaining Marked in the military, as all others were with Tamas and are presumed dead. He has questions for Vetas concerning his enigmatic master, but the answers might lead to more questions. Meanwhile, deadly political games threaten his allies at home. While I am enjoying it, each of the first two books took me forever to get through. Good job, regardless, Rob . When his invisibility wears off, he takes Field Marshal Goutlit captive, asking questions about where Kresimir and his guards. After threats and fights between the Deliv and the two powder mages, the group realizes that Duke Nikslaus plans to blow the city. Unfortunately for him, Olem smirks off the reprimands and Vlora snaps and tells Tamas her side of her relationsihp with Taniel. In The Crimson Campaign: Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, Tamas must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. Ricard convinces Adamat to take his family along to see the opening of the Pan-Deliv Canal. This novel provides examples of: Arbitrary Skepticism: Tamas' generals refuse to believe that Mihali is Adom reborn, despite the fact that he is blatantly providing far more food than they are paying for. "Just plain awesome" -- Brandon SandersonA staggering defeat on the border of Adro and Kez leaves Tamas and his powder mages in grave danger and cut off from all aid. . Not quite to the level of Sanderson, but somewhat similar overall and with a slightly more modern feel. Summary of 1272 reviews. Drastically outnumbered and pursued, I started off this book expecting a continuation of my passive appreciation but general lack of love for this series. Vetas tells Nila that he has more work for her, and introduces her to the newest addition to the house, Faye. Beon je Ipille, the Kez king's son, leads an emissary to Tamas to negotiate a surrender. In a rich, distinctive world that mixes magic with technology, who could stand against mages that control gunpowder and bullets? Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. [2] The audiobook was narrated by Christian Rodska.[3]. Meaning it alternated between surprising/intriguing/fast paced and extremely boring and insipid. Adamat continues to seek his kidnapped wife and children from the powerful (for lack of a better term) mob boss Lord Vetas. He works at shaking any possible tails, and drops off a small sample of one of the Proprietor's rugs to be analysed by an expert. The number of tropes and sub-genres used in this book and series in general was staggering. After negotiating, Tamas shoots the Warden holding her captive through a wall. If there is a The Crimson Campaign SparkNotes, Shmoop guide, or Cliff Notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. In the end, what McClellan does so well in this novel is utilize harness great storytelling and makes The Crimson Campaign really difficult to put down. Get help and learn more about the design. She tries to convince him not to look for Josep, but Adamat and SouSmith head out on a lead to find him. It was first published by Orbit Books on May 6, 2014 and is the sequel to Promise of Blood (2013). Pace. We hope you will join us in Cambridge and Boston for The Harvard Crimson's 2023 150th Anniversary Celebration on . They are almost through the mountains, back to Adro, when a soldier from the Mountainwatch brings word that Adopest is burning. currently reading . Adamat returns to his home in the city armed with his sword-cane and a pistol. Do you want to contribute and join the SFFWorld Team? The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years . Tamas's generals bicker among themselves, the brigades lose ground every day beneath the Kez onslaught, and Kresimir wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. She threatens to have him hanged. Publication date: 20 January 2015. fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced. Tamas' relationship with Vlora is reviving while their supplies are dwindling. He gets in a small fight and escapes. -Managed over . That was a fun read with nonstop action from start to finish. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Adamat and the rest of the crowd listen as Claremonte speaks to them. Taniel deals with the memories of shooting Kresimir as he runs out of money to support his need for mala. Claiming it washed away, Tamas plans a trap and sets him men to digging up the flood plains. While Promise of Blood felt more like a collection of successive stories, here the narrative was more linear. This article about a 2010s fantasy novel is a stub. Tamas, Vlora, and Olem scout out Alvation with the rest of the powder mages. Chapter 2 POWDER MAGE UNIVERSE OFFICIALLY LICENSED JEWELRY FROM BADALI HERE. Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group. Contents 1 Plot 2 References 2.1 Characters 2.2 Locations 2.3 Other Plot Field Marshal Tamas has committed a brutal coup against Adro's monarchy and is now in open war with the Kez. Tamas watches over Alvation from an old church tower in dreary, rainy weather. Tamas and some of his men investigate the catacombs and prepare to lead two brigades against the Kez through the passage. 4.5 stars. Tamas fights them off, and rides to save Gavril. They fight about the different ways they mourned their loss, and Tamas tells Gavril that he decided to kill Manhouch and start the war with the Kez to finally have his vengeance. Mihali promises to make his men remain unnoticed until the charge. He . Adamat finds where Tamas stashed Bo. All rights reserved. Hits: 0. The Crimson Campaign is the epic sequel to Brian McClellan's Promise of Blood. Tamas worries that his men will break. Taniel Two-Shot, presuming his father to be dead, finds himself the last line of defense against the devastating army of the most powerful god. While being arrested by provosts, Taniel calls the officers in the mess hall to stay and fight, accusing the General Staff of misleading the army. Nothing actually gets resolved, everyone is more or less right where they were at the start. Vetas tells Adamat that they only have a little bit of time, since they will kill Faye if he doesn't return. Since Tamas knows there are no Adran soldiers in the area other than them, he assumes that the Kez must have sent a brigade or two dressed as Adran military to try to sneak into Adro. Taniel watches an Adran rider approach the Kez camp with a white flag and begins to try and escape his binds. Summary 'Just plain awesome' -- Brandon Sanderson A staggering defeat on the border of Adro and Kez leaves Tamas and his powder mages in grave danger and cut off from all aid. A bodyguard? When he is finally dragged off, Kresimir decides to hand him high with Julene and burn the whole Adran army. The Crimson Campaign is the second book [1] in The Powder Mage trilogy written by American author Brian McClellan. complaints, The Crimson Campaign was a very engaging and original book. Bo dispatches him using his powerful sorcery. Ricard and Fell tell Adamat about a relatively secretive training institute that they both attended. After Nila interferes, Vetas promises to hurt her of Jakob, whoever is there tonight. Taniel's court-marshaling begins with a quick death sentence for treason. Gather 1,000,000 total to obtain all rewards. The story was like a long journey for all the POVs literallyfor one of them. Several novellas and short stories published between 2013 and 2015 also take place in the Powder Mage universe. An even more despicable General? Kale, one of Vetas' men, attacks him there and attempts to bring him to Vetas. With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimir's advancing army. Tamas tries to confront Olem and Vlora about their involvement. Questo secondo romanzo della trilogia del "Mago della Polvere" o "Powder Mage" non mi ha convinto e alla lunga mi ha annoiato pur avendo una forte componente dinamica. No current Talk conversations about this book. Better than book one which was very good in it's own right. Let them come upon us with all their fury, because these hounds at our heels will soon know we are lions!. Tamas is entrenched in the land of Kez, behind enemy lines where many people believe him to be dead, especially those who now lead the Adro military, which is, at best, a fractured organization. This subreddit is for news and discussion about the Powder Mage universe created by Brian McClellan. Fell, Tumblar's undersecretary, finds Taniel and insists on he and Ricard having lunch. When they find her house, they make their way in, and are forced to hide when Deliv fighters enter with Hailona. With the Kez army in disarray, they escape. Taniel watches Mihali and Kresimir talk, and Kresimir opens the Else to the world. Adamat finds out that his wife and oldest son, Josep, are not there. This subreddit is for news and discussion about the Powder Mage universe created by Brian McClellan. Rather, they are just one more complication in the larger global conflict; the gods are not the be-all end-all of the story. Because, while addressing some of the issues of Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign still had some flaws (for me) and Ill explain the ones that bothered me. The Crimson Campaign was really, really good. The third and last book, titled The Autumn Republic, was released on February 10, 2015. Adamat goes to visit Ricard Tumblar to ask for a favor. But the amazing characterization also touched the protagonists that didnt even have a POV and yet, were lovable and fully-fledged: Ka-Poel, Mihali, Olem, Bo, to name only my favorites. He believes that Kresimir is slowly going mad due to the bullet Taniel shot. Adamat finds Ricard, and begins talk of organizing a militia to defend Adro from the Brudania invasion. Each chapter break or section-in-a-chapter came to a close at what felt an appropriate and often perfect time which helped to propel a strong, magnetic narrative. Alabama. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold . I'm getting used to the characters and I love them. Notes: . In return, Deliv offers supplies and fifty-thousand troops to fight the Kez back. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links.We earn commission on any purchases made. Tamas refuses and sets out to fell trees in put rubble in the path of the Kez followers, trying to buy more time. Tamas' troops make for the cover of the forest as the Kez van guard reach them. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the Earth. And both animated by the determination to save the people they cared about. This page is not available in other languages. Woman. After talking with Haime, Adamat believes that Lord Claremonte purchased the property privately using Haime as a middleman. A despicable Major? There was a more defined direction and purpose to the book considering the high stakes. But I am fuzzy on the details. The Crimson Campaign The Powder Mage trilogy Book descriptions After his attempted invasion of Kez fails, Tamas must retreat to defend his country from the angry god, Kresimir, while Inspector Adamat tries to rescue his wife from the evil Lord Vetas in this sequel to Promise of Blood. My rating : 4.25 of 5 stars Series: The Powder Mage Genre: Fantasy, Flintlock Fantasy, Military fiction Published: May 6th 2014 by Orbit The Crimson Campaign is the second book of the Powder Mage trilogy and it picks up a few days after the last events of Promise of Blood.The story is still told from 3 main male POVs and a smaller female POV (that is . Let them stack the odds against us. I enjoyed the first book of this series very much and it got me interested in further exploring of the flintlock fantasy so I was eager to continue with this series and to find out was my infatuation with, [4.5/5 stars] This book didn't let up!! -Performed as a high-level leader on large-scale project management in order to maximize profitability and drive operations. Format: Digital. Review of The Crimson Campaign were generally favorable. Taniel arrives at the front lines with Ka-poel. The Adran military has been locked in a pattern of retreat from the Kez, and on the next charge, Taniel tries to single-handedly hold them off. These are all good things. The Crimson Campaign Author: Brian McClellan (Author) Summary: After his attempted invasion of Kez fails, Tamas must retreat to defend his country from the angry god, Kresimir, while Inspector Adamat tries to rescue his wife from the evil Lord Vetas in this sequel to Promise of Blood eBook, English, 2014 This bodes very well, I think, for the story-arc McClellan potentially has mapped out for take Ka-Poel. While running downstairs, they run into Bo, who kills Vetas' Privileged. Of course.. Adamat waits with Ricard and the militia as the ships come down the river. Tamas finds Hailona and asks her for help. He finds Kresimir's room in disarray, and just as he is about to collect some blood and leave, a Prielight Guard enters and charges Taniel. Bo tries to convince Nila to try his gloves, since some people make it through the dowsers with their magic unnoticed. People in the story dont universally believe the gods have returned, despite a few of them (Taniel, Tamas, Ka-Poel) conversing with the Gods. Required fields are marked *. 2014 Brian McClellan (P)2014 Hachette Audio. The Kez begin to attack, using inhumanly fast Wardens. Although the gods are a part of the story, these gods are backdrop and merely a part of the story rather than the complete focus. In The Crimson Campaign, I had the feeling that McClellan obliged by shoving countless women in our faces. Tamas and Gavril ride out of camp early in the morning to head to Camenir's grave. Moods. It's been a few days since I finished. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. Woman. Now we return to General Ket, the most prominent female authority figure in the novel who poses a challenge to Taniel at every turn. "You call torturing a man 'festivities'?" Adamat asked. Taniel returns to get his things and finds Ka-poel naked. Tamas is lost behind enemy lines and presumed dead. Brian McClellan. Target. "I'm not a good person," Bo said." Brian McClellan, The Crimson Campaign Taniel and Ka-poel leave to get Kresimir's blood so that Ka-poel can subdue him. To do so he must track down and confront the evil Lord Vetas. Tamas chases Nikslaus through the chaos, intent on killing him. THE CRIMSON CAMPAIGN continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Whether its a journey to save loved ones, protect ones country, prove oneself or of self-discovery, each one had its own tone, suspense and unexpected twists (except the female POV that fell flat for me and didnt bring much to the story). Publisher: Orbit. It appears they are poised to level-up once again. After his attempted invasion of Kez fails, Tamas must retreat to defend his country from the angry god, Kresimir, while Inspector Adamat tries to rescue his wife from the evil Lord Vetas in this sequel to Promise of Blood. Taniel is disciplined by Ket and her provosts privately. One of the things I appreciate most about what Brian is doing in these novels, in their Epic Fantasy trappings, is focusing the story on characters with life experience. Cut off behind enemy lines with only a fraction of his army, he must lead his men through northern Kez to safety, meanwhile defending his country against the angry god Kresimir, who wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. Submitted by users as part of their reviews. He is stopped by a mugger and hit with the butt of the mugger's gun. Vlora finds him later, horseless, forty miles ahead of camp. A firefight begins in the governor's mansion, Tamas in the middle of it. In Adro, Inspector Adamat wants only to rescue his wife. We earn commission on any purchases made. He finds him being guarded by Colonel Verundish. Who will lead the charge? Segunda parte de la triloga 'Los Magos de la Plvora'. All told, The Crimson Campaign is fine Epic/Military Fantasy novel and this series continues to impress me. Its a good thing all the books have already been published, I can't imagine what waiting would have felt. He finds he upstairs with Jakob. As Taniel leaves, he is accosted by two provosts trying to place him under arrest by General Ket's orders. Fate/Grand Order Waltz in the MOONLIGHT/LOSTROOMFate/Grand Order Collaboration Event Pre-Release Campaign . What? Tamas asked. When invasion looms, but the threats are closer to homeWho will lead the charge? The Crimson Campaign is everything the second book in a trilogy should be. Taniel is suffering effects of PTSD and has a very difficult time adjusting to life after an enormous battle in which it is claimed he killed a god. If there is a child of destiny to be found, the child is thus is barely more than a plot point (the young heir Nila is sheltering) and there isnt a sense that hes a savoir. Over lunch, Ricard tells Taniel about his plans for the new government, and his plans to be First Minister, and how he wants Taniel for his Second Minister. Taniel and Ka-poel join a small group of three, the last of their whole company, at their fire and talk about the war and their experiences in combat. Taniel and a group of Etan's men gear up for battle. And best of all, McClellan managed to incorporate multiple surprising plot twists while still cohesively tying together a multi-country political, military, religious, and personal narrative. Nila Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemys best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. To finish, he has his Privileged destroy Kresim Cathedral. I have high hopes for the next final book which I about to start. Genres Science Fiction 40k Fiction Audiobook Fantasy 464 pages, Paperback First published December 5, 2017 Book details & editions About the author Graham McNeill 271 books719 followers Hailing from Scotland, Graham McNeill narrowly escaped a career in surveying to work for Games Workshop as a games designer. Its not perfect; the characters still frustrate me often, and multiple-POV storytelling has never been my preferred style to read. Ka-Poel is slowly revealing herself to be more than just a side-kick to Taniel, as Mihali (one of the two gods in the novel) is in awe of her power as a sorcerer from a foreign land. Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%, Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%, Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%, Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%. He tells them that Tamas and his men are alive and are being chased by the Kez calvary. She later returns to try to talk Bo into harboring Jakob. McClellan also shows how short-sighted leadership can cost a great deal in the long run. They hurry to set up an attack on the house. Tamas wakes up to find the rest of his army has caught up. 3 1/2 stars. He violently interrogates Roja and learns from that the Proprietor recommnded him to Vetas. The Crimson Campaign is the second book of the Powder Mage trilogy and it picks up a few days after the last events of Promise of Blood. The Crimson Campaign Summary The Crimson Campaign: Book 2 in The Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan 'Just plain awesome . Fell and Adamat talk about Vetas, figuring that he has lead them away from Claremonte's true purposes by distracting them with other information. They settle in and make a small camp for the night. That said, still a fun read. 609 pages first pub 2014 ISBN/UID: 9780316219099. I had a hard time deciding if i liked this or not. But I am fuzzy on the details. Politician Ricard rescues him and Taniel and his companion Ka-Poel eventually resurface in the Adopest military. They are forced to leave their dead, and even though his losses are small in number, he cannot afford to lose any more men. Also, some twists were incredibly easy to predict (because there were huge hints handed out throughout the story). A lot of characters transcended the potential McClellan already gave them in book 1.There was a meticulous development for both Tamas and Taniel (2 of the main POVs) that made these two great characters so real, so human, so relatable at some levels. to read read. His hands are tied together and bound to a long beam, and he is raised up above the camp, hanging from his wrists. In Adro, Inspector Adamat only wants to rescue his wife. A second Privileged sorcerer attacks, causing a small explosion. Taniel is told to apologize publicly to Doravir. When he finally enters the house, Tamas downs an entire powder charge and takes off to find Nikslaus, yelling his name. The Crimson Campaign Powder Mage #2. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth. References to this work on external resources. With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimirs advancing army. But the second half of this book was easily one of the most riveting and well-told narratives Ive read in a LONG time. Vlora apologizes and Tamas tells Vlora to be with Olem. Ricard asks Adamat to locate Taniel. While she works, they talk about their upbringing and her work for the Eldaminse family. Taniel Too many lucky coincidences, too many convenient character backgrounds and skills. Vlora, Olem, and Tamas all go to Demasolin, upset about not being told about the Deliv army. He gets in an altercation with General Ket, and Hilanska informs him that Sabon is dead, and all of the powder mage recruits are with Tamas. After a heated discussion, Ket transfers him away from the front line and has Ka-poel sent to be a laundress, limiting their daily interaction to 10 minutes. 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