At first glance an arrogant and foppish man, it is
something of a mystery as to how Laike Skyheart ever rose so high in the ranks
of Thieron’s armed forces. His blatant self-interest, coupled with his complete
lack of leadership qualities and obvious disdain for authority (not to mention
hard work) should have been factors enough against his promotion, yet, in the
highly class-driven nation of Thieron, it seems nepotism runs supreme; the mere
fact the blood of his father, Commander Zenedin Skyheart, runs in his veins
proving enough for his superiors to overlook his many faults.
These
many imperfections and the contempt shown to Captain Skyheart be his superiors
and subordinates alike, may be factors towards his alcohol dependency. This
could be construed as an outlet for low self-esteem at the hands of the poor
opinion surrounding him, his arrogance nothing more than a shield against the
destructive eyes of his professional world. Then again, it could just be
hedonism.
Captain
Skyheart is notorious worldwide as the greatest swordsman of his time, a hero
to adventurous children and a shining light to those trapped in the banality of
everyday adult life. Yet, with the discovery of an ancient jewel, central to
the mythology of Thieron, combined with the threat of impending war, can
Captain Skyheart maintain his flamboyant personality whilst living up to
society’s pressures?
Endless Tides is, at heart, a character
study of Captain Skyheart, a meditation on the cult of celebrity and a tale of
the most difficult adventure of all; the quest for peace.
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