The Complete Parsina Saga is a science fiction series written by Michael Moorcock. It tells the story of Dorian Hawkmoon, a young man who is drawn into a conflict between two powerful forces in the universe: the Corum group, who represent law and order, and the Chaos group, who represent chaos and disorder.
Hawkmoon is first introduced in the novel The Jewel in the Skull, in which he is captured by the forces of Chaos and forced to undergo a ritual that transforms him into a champion of the Corum group. He then sets out on a quest to retrieve the Jewel in the Skull, a powerful artifact that could be used to defeat the forces of Chaos.
Along the way, Hawkmoon is joined by a number of allies, including the warrior Yyrkoon, the sorceress Elric of Melniboné, and the dwarf Una Persson. He also faces a number of enemies, including the Chaos lord Quarlus, the witch Grania Ozymandias, and the shape-shifting demon Arioch.
The Complete Parsina Saga is a classic work of science fiction that explores themes of good versus evil, order versus chaos, and the nature of reality. It is also a story of adventure, love, and loss.
Here is a more detailed summary of each book in the series:
The Jewel in the Skull: Dorian Hawkmoon is captured by the forces of Chaos and forced to undergo a ritual that transforms him into a champion of the Corum group. He then sets out on a quest to retrieve the Jewel in the Skull, a powerful artifact that could be used to defeat the forces of Chaos.
The Mad God’s Amulet: Hawkmoon continues his quest, but he is now being pursued by the forces of both Chaos and the Corum group. He must also contend with the fact that he is slowly losing his sanity.
The Sword of the Dawn: Hawkmoon finally reaches the city of Tanelorn, where the Jewel in the Skull is kept. However, he must defeat the forces of Chaos in order to obtain it.
The Bull and the Spear: Hawkmoon and his allies travel to the city of Tanelorn, where they hope to find a way to defeat the forces of Chaos. However, they are soon captured by the forces of the Corum group.
The Weird of the White Wolf: Hawkmoon and his allies escape from the Corum group and continue their journey to Tanelorn. Along the way, they encounter a number of strange and dangerous creatures.
The Bane of the Black Sword: Hawkmoon and his allies finally reach Tanelorn, but they are too late. The forces of Chaos have already obtained the Jewel in the Skull. Hawkmoon must now find a way to defeat the forces of Chaos without the Jewel.
Conclusion
The Complete Parsina Saga is a complex and challenging work of science fiction, but it is also a rewarding one. It is a story that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.
