Lod enters the forests of Zimri, a gloomy world of oaks, barbarians and the terrible Esus Tree. There the savages hoist the living, leaving them to dangle by their throats from the bloodstained branches. Esus is their hidden god, a First Born. He hasMoreLod enters the forests of Zimri, a gloomy world of oaks, barbarians and the terrible Esus Tree. There the savages hoist the living, leaving them to dangle by their throats from the bloodstained branches. Esus is their hidden god, a First Born. He has spawned half-animal sons, the abominable Emim.Armies clash in this bloody tale.
Lod is a scout for the spearmen of Assur, enemies of the forest barbarians. Evil sorcery brings forth horrors and the dark god of the forest twists human passions to his vile ends.Lod battles the offspring of fallen angels and stands against perverted spells that warp the hearts of men. Each tale is novella in length, told by Vaughn Heppner, Writers of the Future winner.