Annihilation (Forgotten Realms novel)
Annihilation is a fantasy novel by Philip Athans. It is the fifth book of the War of the Spider Queen series, set in the Forgotten Realms setting of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
 First edition cover art by Brom | |
| Author | Philip Athans |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Brom |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | War of the Spider Queen |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Wizards of the Coast |
Publication date | June 1, 2004 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 352 pages |
| ISBN | 0-7869-3237-6 |
| OCLC | 55851246 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3601.T46 A85 2004 |
| Preceded by | Extinction |
| Followed by | Resurrection |
Plot summary
This book focuses on two rather large and epic events. First the wizard duel between Gromph and the Lichdrow Lord Dyrr. Gromph Baenre, after being transported by Dyrr to "Halfling Heaven" returns and is near victory over the lichdrow when Nimor Imphraezl interferes. The spell duel continues until Dyrr polymorphs himself into a Gigant and petrifies Gromph. Only with Triel's help does Gromph continue the fight and finally destroy the Lichdrow's physical body by breaking his staff, releasing a devastating magical discharge. Nimor flees from the battle after he is warned that Lloth is awakening.
The second major event in the book is the duel between Jeggred Baenre and Ryld Argith. Danifae sends Jeggred to kill Ryld using a portal. The battle takes place in a large swamp where Jeggred doggedly pursues Ryld even after being interrupted by many local beasts. The duo finally crash into a human logging camp where events become rather chaotic. Jeggred slaughters most of the loggers and uses their leader's enchanted axe to break Splitter. Ryld is killed moments later and a victorious Jeggred eats his heart in triumph.
The group consisting of Quenthel Baenre, Pharaun Mizzrym, Danifae, and Valas Hune make very little progress in their quest to travel to the Abyss. They spend most of their time on the ship of chaos feeding it and making it ready for their journey. But, they finally do begin their journey with the help of Aliisza. Halisstra Melarn it seems has fully turned from the worship of Lloth and moves forward with her intentions of destroying the deity with Eilistraee's sword.
Reception
Annihilation ranked 22nd in The New York Times Best Seller list in August 2004.[1]
References
- "NY Times - Hardcover Fiction - August 1, 2004". NYTimes.com. August 1, 2004. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved 2008-11-17.