At any moment it may finally go out. Earth, immensely old Dig anywhere and find a buried city or the shore of a vanished sea. Deodand-haunted woods stretch from decadent Kaiin to the Land of the Falling Wall. Erbs and grue hunt in the wilds. Isolated villages embrace surprising customs.
Larger towns favor debauchery and miniching murder.
Magic, rich and colourful Enchantment shapes the world. Any dabbler may know a few simple cantraps. Magicians in lavish manses struggle to master Earth's last great spells, while all-powerful cabals intrigue against rivals or plot revenge for ancient feuds. In a prolific career spanning six decades he has won many awards for his science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. Jack Vance's fiction has strongly influenced later writers and attracted devout fans worldwide.