Crusade

Forgotten Realms: Empires Trilogy, Book 3

By: James Lowder

Narrated by: Robin Bloodworth

Picking up from where Dragonwall left off, the book sheds light on the Cormyrean king, masterminding and then leading the crusade in the defense of the entire continent following the invasion of eastern Faerun, Ashanath, Rashemen, and Thesk, by Khahan Yamun and the Tuigan horsemen.

Whereas Horselords looks at the story from the point of view of Koja and the Tuigan, and Dragonwall looks at the continuation of the same story from the point of view of General Batu and the Shou Lung, Crusade is written from King Azoun's and subsequently the West's perspective. In addition, there are two parallel stories running: the king's relations with Alusair, his estranged daughter, and the adventures of John Razor, a fletcher from Suzail, as he takes part in the Crusade.

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All around

This is One of the best series I have read and I have read over 100 books

Classic FR canon

Central price to understanding the history around the great horde events. Also a fine supplement to the Cormyr tribology offering more insight into Azoun's personality.

Mehhh...

Its just okay. Pretty forgettable. Didnt care much about the characters or what was going on. Only buy if its on sale.