RuneScape: The Gift of Guthix

RuneScape

By: Erin M. Evans

Narrated by: Stewart Crank

A thrilling epic of betrayal and magic set during the founding of Falador and the doomed Fremennik Great Invasion. Sure to delight RuneScape fans old and new, this stunning tale shows how the gift of magic changed the course of Gielinor forever.

Asgarnia's fate hangs in the balance. Disparate tribes unite under the banner of Lord Raddalin, and his enemies look on in fear and hatred. Raddalin's advisors—an uneasy alliance of Black and White knights—whisper of a discovery in the North that will give them the power to change everything.

Caught in the midst of history, a lowly scribe and the son of a Jarl hold the fate of Raddalin's new kingdom in their hands.

From the glorious inauguration of King Raddalin's reign to the disgraceful expulsion of the Zamorakians from Asgarnia, The Gift of Guthix tells an epic tale of the origin of magic, the plight of civil war, and the crushing defeat of the Fremennik Great Invasion. Amongst plots and betrayals, a penitent turncoat waits for her moment to leap into the unknown.

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Pretty good story

This book is a great listen if you know some of the basics of this world of RuneScape. It had quite the ups and downs and I really think it did a good job making you like the characters. I would recommend to any Runescape enthusiasts or any who love the fantasy genre.

Just Incredible

I was skeptical before buying this book. As a huge fan of RuneScape and its lore, Erin blew away all expectations. The writing was incredible. She finds a way to keep stretches of dialog intriguing and detailed, which admittedly is a weak spot for me as I can sometimes get bored easily. Not the case with this book. The amount of care and detail put into lore was unparalleled. She is on my list of favorite authors along with Craig Alanson and Andy Weir.

I also want to shout out Stewart Crank. He made this audiobook really pop with vibrancy. Each character was well-voiced, and he added a dimension to this book I didn’t even know I needed. I’m eagerly waiting for the next book to come out!

Im confident there's a Majharrat here somewhere...

In a world defined by Gods and faith, the actions of humans, flawed as they are, that truly make history, and that make this story worth your time.

Never played RuneScape, still loved it

I knew nothing about RuneScape and still found the story totally accessible. It can skip years between chapters, but the pacing works. Erin is a master of dialogue and characterization—I should really stop being surprised by how easily she makes me care about her characters! After looking through the game’s wiki, I was struck by just how much she was able to weave into such a heavy story. I can’t imagine anyone being dissatisfied with the care put into this novel.

Runescape lore

I've played runescape for 20 years. the book was refreshing and re-sparked my love of the game.