Arx: City of Broken Minds
City of Broken Minds
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Barbican Press
Published:17th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
In a world where memories are lost, three young individuals confront their fears and desires. As they navigate the dark city of Arx, they face the looming threat of forgotten horrors.
Arx: City of Broken Minds is a captivating standalone epic set in a grimdark fantasy world where memory is a distant concept. In the city of Arx, the inhabitants have lost their recollections of significant events and even their own identities. The narrative unfolds through the intertwined stories of three young protagonists, each grappling with their own struggles and desires.
Caelan, whose memories have been erased, is driven by instinct and a deep-seated fear of the Fog-Eyes, grotesque beings that haunt him. As he battles the torment of a mysterious voice in his mind, he becomes determined to reduce Arx to ashes to escape the impending darkness that threatens to consume him. Meanwhile, Samantha, an asexual blacksmith, is burdened by her family's expectations and seeks to forge Callisteel, a legendary metal that can transcend reality. Her quest for this elusive material leads her into the depths of the city's smog-laden streets, where she must confront the consequences of her ambition.
Ruairi, a farmer with a physical deformity, embarks on a journey to Arx, hoping to evade pity. His path takes a dark turn when he saves a man with violet eyes, plunging him into a harrowing experience filled with blue fire and blood. As the Mindbreakers return to Arx, drawn to the ominous spire of unbroken metal, the fragile connection between reality and memory hangs in the balance, setting the stage for a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery.
"Rich worldbuilding, fascinating concept and complex characters" – Jacey Bedford, author of The Amber Crown
ISBN: 9781909954878
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390 pages