Mistweaving is a lightprime magic associated with the Way of the Builder, specifically utilizing maple and pine wood. It grants the mage the ability to create complex, lifelike illusions, often used to disguise oneself, project false objects, or hide entirely from sight. As a lightprime power, the magic requires the skilled Investment of sculpture or carving to activate; the mage must physically carve a shape into the wood to cast their intended illusion. Advanced mistweavers can achieve incredible feats, such as "splinterleaping"—creating illusions of themselves and transferring their consciousness to teleport—or generating massive, interactive environmental illusions like a full-scale replica of Starmist Prime. Allain is a particularly gifted mistweaver who discovers the splinterleaping technique. Erodar the Prime uses this magic to perform spectacular stage shows in Ilyrion, while the ancient Prime Mages Aten and Myriani frequently utilized mistweaving to mask their true identities.
I just finished this series. Overall it was a good read, an interesting twist on elves, humans,and other creatures.
I did find it hard to track just who was who and when things were happening with the myriad timelines.
The one thing that truly disappointed me was the introduction of JRR Tolkien into the storyline. It felt like a name drop for attention. I was in the last book, it wasn't needed and almost spoiled the entire read for me. Hence only four stars.
These are great stories and I can't wait to read the next one. I reallybdon't want them to end.
I really enjoyed this series, Writer was new to me ,
Glad I purchased these ebooks ,mine forever.I recommend this whole series.
I really liked the plot development in this series of books. I would encourage anyone who enjoys this genre, to read this series. They are a little different to the run of the mill books .
This book just wasn't to my taste in fantasy. I don't read foul language and don't like such darkness. Sorry I ordered the whole series before I realized this.
Loved the 10 book series. Exciting how all the characters merged throughout the books. Had to keep reading no housework for 2 weeks.
The writing was great, but the story was uninspired. After finishing the first book, I did not have enough interest to continue.
Good fun reading. Your use of expletives on occasion was a bit of a shock as they came out of the blue compared to the rest of the narrative, doesn't bother me, just stood out some.
Good stuff
It's a very engrossing series. Definitely doesn't slow down.