The Illearth War Setting & Symbolism

The Illearth War Objects/Places

The Land

The Land is what the place where Thomas Covenant is called. It is here that the Illearth war begins. The Land seems to have magical properties and there are many who live in the Land that are mythical and magical themselves.

Oath of Peace

All that live in the Land that do not serve Lord Foul take the Oath of Peace. The Oath is designed to keep anyone from laying waste to the Land again as High Lord Kevin did. The Oath of Peace is against needless violence.

Ravers

The Ravers are Lord Foul's three ancient servants. It is these creatures that are able to take over the giants' bodies with the help of the Illearth stone. A Raver cannot be killed, although the flesh they inhabit can be destroyed.

Seven Wards

The Seven Wars are a collection of knowledge left behind by High Lord Kevin. He left clues within each one to...
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