So.. Although the darkwar series suffers from a number of problems as many has pointed out, like inconsistencies, too short books, faulty character development etc, it still provides a good romp. And it did gather together a number of story strands to a fairly satisfying conclusion.

But it got me thinking about where we would be taken next. Reading over the series there are a few things that I feel have been left dangling. One is the story in the last book at the Peaks of the Quor. This strand is totally unrelated to much of the rest of the book so I can only explain it by being a taster for the future. Likewise there was in one of the Serpentwar books a mention of a people that handle magic in solid form and who seem to be involved with the creation of the "organic" rifts there. And finally the Dread, why are they there?

So my list of what to look out for is:

- Will the Quor be attacked? Are they from a reality level above that of Midkemia?
- Who was the magician & what was the conjured creature at the coast of Peaks of the Quor? Were they planning to attack the elves (didn't seem very promising if so
- What creates the "organic" rifts we heard about in the Serpentwar saga, are they related to the Dread? [since the Dread are "lifeforms" living in the void]
- What about these creatures that move solid magic - who are they and what is their role?
- Why did the Dreadlord go through Realm 2nd, 3rd & 4th circle of Hell but not the Fifth circle of Hell (Demons)? Does this mean that Nalar had a hand in setting the Dark God of the Dasati on his throne?

Any other unresolved issues that you think will matter in the future?

I've been on the Feist bandwagon for a long time and have been scouring the net for news and reviews about his new book. I think Magician is one of the most 'finished' books ever published, and his Serpentwar Saga staggering (along with the other 20 odd).

I felt faintly apprehensive after finishing Wrath of a Mad God and Into a Dark Realm. While the scope was still amazing, increasing to include other worlds and other realms of reality, it seemed like Feist was getting a little sloppy. Dialogue (which I thought was one of his strongest points) became a bit strained, events started moving along too quickly and were without his usual descriptive finesse.

I picked up his new novel, Rides a Dread Legion a few weeks ago and came away feeling dissatisfied. Rides a Dread Legion was still an enjoyable read, but I found the plot a little contrived - the hints were too obvious, I felt like I'd experienced this all before with Talon and Leso Varen.
Is it because his other novels are so high on my fantasy pedestal that this one seems an ill-fitting start to a new saga?

Loved the blog, always looking to talk Feist with any Feist fans out there. Have you ever thought what would happen if pug and thomas had a bit of a tiff. On one hand you have thomas who is a dragon lord, and on the other Pug who can destroy almost anything with a flick of his wrist. who will win you decide.