The Elves themselves do not mine for gems or minerals, but harvest the exposed slopes for stones loosened by erosion and by the occasional tremors that shake the mountains around Vaul's Anvil. These gems are prized by both Elf and Dwarf craftsmen, and many have magical and unusual natural properties. Today the mountain sides are studded with veins of wondrously coloured minerals, precious stones and metal ores, many found only in this part of the world. According to Elven legends it was the very gods who dug deep beneath the earth's crust to find the secret gems and minerals that are concealed there. The mountains' shoulders have been built up over many thousands of years by deposits brought up from the world's fiery core. The black slopes of the Dragon Spine Mountains of Caledor are often shrouded in steam from the many volcanic peaks of the region. Upon the blazing black island at the very tail of the Dragon Spine sits the great shrine of Vaul, god of smiths.
The Dragon Spine Mountains (sometimes spelled Dragonspine Mountains or "The Dragon Spine") collectively form a volcanic region within the High Elf Kingdom of Caledor made famous for the great beasts that dwell within. Let the mayhem begin." -Terry Goodkind "A hell of a kick-off to a new series.Not to be confused with the Dragonback Mountains or the alternate name of Cathay's Great Bastion. The sprawling cast of characters and creatures is fascinating. The details of this exotic world are exquisite. Salvatore "Just what fantasy readers lust after-a complex and intricately detailed universe descending into a war. Concise description is paired with immediate action that plunges the reader irrevocably into a world teetering on the brink of a conflagration." -Robin Hobb "A setting so rich and detailed that the reader will suspend disbelief and actually be there." -R.A. Anderson is a master of adventures that are filled with dynamic, unforgettable characters." -Sherrilyn Kenyon "A fast-paced, enjoyable read. "- Nerd Alert News "A beautifully written and gripping read."- The American Conservative "Engaging."- Multiverse "A must-read for any fantasy fan, brilliant and fabulous! One of the greatest talents writing today, Kevin J. hey are artful, loving, and lovely configurations of the human experience during transitions one every sort."- The Nameless Zine "An epic fantasy that has all the complexity and depth of Dune. without ever degenerating into mere "message" fiction. "This epic fantasy takes readers on a sometimes brutal, often enthralling journey."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A brisk and engaging narrative."- Booklist "The pages turn almost by themselves, because you absolutely, categorically have to find out what happens next."- Kirkus "One can read the Imager stories as straight fantasy, or as the closest of social commentaries.
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