What is The Infernal City by Greg Keyes about?

The Infernal City is a fantasy novel set in the Elder Scrolls universe, taking place 40 years after the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The story follows the mysterious flying city of Umbriel, which casts a deadly shadow that kills everyone below and raises them as undead. Young alchemist Annaïg Hoïnart, her Argonian friend Mere-Glim, and Prince Attrebus Mede must stop Umbriel's destructive path across Tamriel before it destroys the entire continent.

Who is Greg Keyes, the author of The Infernal City?

Greg Keyes (also known as J. Gregory Keyes) is an American fantasy and science fiction writer born April 11, 1963, in Meridian, Mississippi. He holds degrees in anthropology from Mississippi State University and the University of Georgia. Keyes is renowned for his Age of Unreason tetralogy, the Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series, and tie-in novels for Babylon 5 and Star Wars. He currently lives in Savannah, Georgia, where he writes full-time.

Who should read The Infernal City?

The Infernal City is ideal for fans of The Elder Scrolls video game series who want to explore Tamriel's lore beyond gameplay. The book also appeals to fantasy readers who enjoy dark, adventure-driven narratives with complex world-building and multiple character perspectives. While knowledge of Elder Scrolls enhances the experience, the novel serves as an accessible entry point for newcomers to the franchise, offering rich storytelling independent of game familiarity.

Is The Infernal City worth reading?

The Infernal City is worth reading for Elder Scrolls enthusiasts seeking deeper lore and narrative continuation after Oblivion. Greg Keyes delivers compelling character development, particularly with Annaïg and Mere-Glim, while expanding Tamriel's mythology with original concepts like the floating city Umbriel. However, the book ends on a cliffhanger, requiring readers to continue with the sequel Lord of Souls for resolution. The novel balances fan service with standalone storytelling quality.

What is Umbriel in The Infernal City?

Umbriel is a mysterious flying city that appears over Black Marsh and travels toward Morrowind, leaving death in its wake. Wherever Umbriel's shadow falls, people die instantly and rise again as undead, creating an unstoppable army. The city has its own ecosystem, inhabitants, and ruling class, with characters forced to work as servants once trapped there. Umbriel is later revealed to exist partially within a Plane of Oblivion and is controlled by the villain Vuhon.

What happens to Annaïg and Mere-Glim in The Infernal City?

Annaïg Hoïnart and Mere-Glim fly to Umbriel using a magic potion but are quickly captured and separated. Annaïg becomes a cook for Umbriel's lords, using her alchemy knowledge to gain prestige, while Mere-Glim works elsewhere on the city. Despite plotting their escape, they discover they've lost their corporeality and fade when leaving Umbriel, forcing them to remain trapped. The book ends with them accepting their situation while vowing to eventually find freedom.

Who is Prince Attrebus Mede in The Infernal City?

Prince Attrebus Mede is the son of Emperor Titus Mede I and heir to the Tamrielic Empire. After receiving Annaïg's magical distress call via an enchanted bird named Coo, Attrebus attempts to stop Umbriel but is betrayed by his own guard. He partners with the mysterious Dunmer assassin Sul to pursue the flying city through dangerous territory, including the Planes of Oblivion. Attrebus is eventually captured by Vuhon, who orchestrated his earlier betrayal.

Do you need to play Elder Scrolls games to read The Infernal City?

The Infernal City can be enjoyed without playing Elder Scrolls games, though familiarity enhances the reading experience. Greg Keyes provides sufficient context about Tamriel's geography, races, and history for newcomers to follow the story. However, fans of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will appreciate deeper references to the Oblivion Crisis and connections to game lore. The novel functions as both a rewarding continuation for enfranchised fans and an accessible onboarding point for new readers to the Elder Scrolls universe.

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The infernal city

Greg Keyes

Mythology Mystery Thriller

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

Journey to Tamriel forty years after Oblivion in this official Elder Scrolls novel that bridges gaming and literature. With translations in nine languages and praised for its engaging pace, Keyes' adventure unveils mysteries that captivated gamers worldwide. What secrets await beyond the floating city?

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深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ18分

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「The infernal city」のベストクォート

I do bad things, but I own them.

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The infernal city

Greg Keyes

Mythology Mystery Thriller

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー9分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ18分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「The infernal city」のベストクォート

I do bad things, but I own them.

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A City That Devours Souls

00:00

A massive inverted mountain with a city built upon it appears in the southern sky over Tamriel, floating impossibly through the air. This is Umbriel, and its arrival marks the beginning of a nightmare. In the swampy port city of Lilmoth in Black Marsh, young alchemist Annaig Hoinart and her Argonian friend Mere-Glim first hear rumors of this floating island from terrified merchants. When ethereal tendrils descend from Umbriel into Lilmoth, harvesting the life essence of its inhabitants and leaving behind only empty shells that rise as mindless thralls, Annaig and Glim attempt to sabotage one of these soul-stealing conduits. Their efforts result in their unexpected transportation into the city itself. What they discover inside defies natural law-a self-contained ecosystem operating on alien principles, with strict hierarchies from lowly kitchen workers to mysterious lords. Most disturbing is the revelation that Umbriel's denizens cannot exist outside the city's influence, sustained by the very souls they harvest. As the floating city continues its inexorable path northward across Tamriel, leaving devastation in its wake, Annaig and Glim realize their unique position inside might be the world's only hope-if they can survive long enough to understand and expose the true nature of this threat.

Heroes Real and Imagined

Life Inside the Floating City

Through the Gates of Oblivion

The Kitchen Wars

Confronting the Master of Umbriel

Between Worlds, Between Selves

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

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@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

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Life Inside the Floating City

Through the Gates of Oblivion

The Kitchen Wars

Confronting the Master of Umbriel

Between Worlds, Between Selves

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Life Inside the Floating City

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The Kitchen Wars

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Between Worlds, Between Selves

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おすすめの本

重要なポイント

A City That Devours Souls

Heroes Real and Imagined

Life Inside the Floating City

Through the Gates of Oblivion

The Kitchen Wars

Confronting the Master of Umbriel

Between Worlds, Between Selves

クイックサマリーモード - 『The infernal city』の要約を9分で読む・聴く

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おすすめの本

重要なポイント

A City That Devours Souls

Heroes Real and Imagined

Life Inside the Floating City

Through the Gates of Oblivion

The Kitchen Wars

Confronting the Master of Umbriel

Between Worlds, Between Selves