The Roots of the Mountains · Concept
Heroic Journey and Self-Discovery
The protagonist Face-of-God (Gold-mane) embarks on a physical and spiritual journey into the wilderness, encountering mysterious folk and facing trials that lead to his personal growth, the forging of alliances, and the discovery of his true purpose as a leader and warrior.
The protagonist Face-of-God (Gold-mane) embarks on a physical and spiritual journey into the wilderness, encountering mysterious folk and facing trials that lead to his personal growth, the forging of alliances, and the discovery of his true purpose as a leader and warrior.
Face-of-god's inner conflict between the safety of the Dale and the call of the wildwood embodies the early stirrings of a heroic journey.
Face-of-god's solitary journey into the wood reflects his inner quest for meaning and identity.
Face-of-god's solo trek into the unknown mountains and his confrontation with a stranger test his courage and lead to a new encounter.
Face-of-god steps into a new world among the mountain folk, beginning a journey of self-discovery and adventure.
Characters
Chapters
- They Talk of Divers Matters in the Hall
- IV: Face-of-God Fareth to the Wood Again
- Face-of-God Falls in with Menfolk on the Mountain
- Of Face-of-God and Those Mountain-Dwellers
- VII: Face-of-God Talketh with the Friend on the Mountain
- Face-of-God Cometh Home Again to Burgstead
- XIV: Concerning Face-of-God and the Mountain
- XVII: The Token Cometh from the Mountain