During the fight, Northstrider notices Dross and takes an interest in Lindon.Ĭontinue to the summary of Wintersteel, volume eight of Cradle. Yerin, however, manages to touch the Sword Icon during the fight, giving her just enough power to win and move to the top eight. After getting over his reluctance, he gives her his all. Northstrider pits Lindon against Yerin, much to his dismay.

The top eight are determined by one on one duels.

Lindon, Yerin, Mercy, and Eithan all make it to the top sixteen in the tournament. They make it to the opening ceremony just in time. Fortunately, the Winter Sage finds them and assists them. On their way to Ninecloud Court, where the tournament is held, Sopharanatoth disables their cloudship. Yerin trains with Eithan and Naru Saeya for the tournament, honing her budding Sage senses. He is sent off with Akura Pride and Akura Grace to the tournament. In a final show of strength before the tournament, he proves his worth to the clan. He duels the family members repeatedly, all of whom initially believe him to be weak. Lindon undergoes training in preparation for the tournament with the Akura clan. Given the threat of assasination, one or more Cradle Monarchs will likely be forced to Ascend. The winner of the tournament will receive it. It can kill any one person without error. Makiel sends a Hound, Kiuran, with a weapon called Penance. The Uncrowned King Tournament is an opportunity for this.

Given then, he instructs the Abidan to begin recruitment. This revelation horrifies Makiel, as he believes that the Mad King will immediately begin war on the Abidan. She trades them to the Mad King for a worldseed. The Angler, Iri, steals copies of Ozriel’s Scythe from Makiel. Don’t read any of the summaries if you are hoping to go in to the series without being spoiled! If you haven’t yet read any of the Cradle novels, I have a no-spoilers review of the first two books. Obviously, these are designed to have spoilers. Seeking summaries of Will Wight’s Cradle series? Need a recap of each book? You’re in the right place! See all Cradle-related summaries available on my website here.

Soulsmith by Will Wight