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'''''Halo: Cryptum''''' is the first novel in the upcoming ''[[The Forerunner Saga|Forerunner Saga]]'' by [[Greg Bear]]. It will be released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/science-fiction-legend-greg-bear-set-to-explore-the-time-of-the-forerunners/5011 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners'']</ref> | '''''Halo: Cryptum''''' is the first novel in the upcoming ''[[The Forerunner Saga|Forerunner Saga]]'' by [[Greg Bear]]. The novel explores the events leading up to the [[Forerunner-Flood War]] and the shared history of [[human]]s and [[Forerunner]]s.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/7/PZAkTzMzGGk '''YouTube''': ''SDCC: Halo Universe Panel Part 4'']</ref> | ||
It will be released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/science-fiction-legend-greg-bear-set-to-explore-the-time-of-the-forerunners/5011 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners'']</ref> | |||
==Plot synopsis== | ==Plot synopsis== | ||
{{Article Quote|ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND YEARS AGO, the [[Milky Way|galaxy]] was populated by a great variety of beings.<br />But one species—eons beyond all the others in both technology and knowledge—achieved dominance.<br />They ruled in peace but met opposition with quick and brutal effectiveness.<br />They were the Forerunners—the keepers of the [[Mantle]], the next stage of life in the Universe's Living Time.<br />And then they vanished.<br />This is their story.|Jacket description}} | {{Article Quote|ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND YEARS AGO, the [[Milky Way|galaxy]] was populated by a great variety of beings.<br />But one species—eons beyond all the others in both technology and knowledge—achieved dominance.<br />They ruled in peace but met opposition with quick and brutal effectiveness.<br />They were the Forerunners—the keepers of the [[Mantle]], the next stage of life in the Universe's Living Time.<br />And then they vanished.<br />This is their story.|Jacket description}} | ||
Bornstellar's rebellion forces his father to send him to live with the [[Miner]]s; one of the lowest classes of Forerunner society. | The story follows [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], a young Forerunner [[Manipular]] who refuses to follow in his father's footsteps and become a [[Builder]]. Bornstellar's rebellion forces his father to send him to live with the [[Miner]]s; one of the lowest classes of Forerunner society. After living with the Miners on [[Edom]] in the [[Sol system]] for some time, he is inspired by his [[ancilla]] to hunt for artifacts left by the [[Precursors]]—beings of extraordinary power that preceded the Forerunner civilization. Bornstellar escapes to [[Erde-Tyrene]], where he crosses paths with two humans - [[Chakas]] and [[Morning Riser|Riser]], who guide him on his search for Precursor artifacts. In the [[Djamonkin Crater]], they find an artifact that appears to be a [[Cryptum]]—a mysterious object created by a Forerunner group known as the [[Prometheans]].<ref name="cryptum">[http://www.tor.com/stories/2010/12/excerpt-halo-cryptum-chapter-one-by-greg-bear? '''Tor.com''' — ''Halo: Cryptum'' chapter one excerpt]</ref> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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*Greg Bear had stated at the Emerald City Comic Con that the novel's working title was ''"Antediluvian"''. The title was later changed. | *Greg Bear had stated at the Emerald City Comic Con that the novel's working title was ''"Antediluvian"''. The title was later changed. | ||
*Illustrated by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]], the cover of the novel depicts two small figures, possibly Forerunners or humans, standing on a ledge overlooking a large Forerunner structure. Given the different heights of the two, it is possible that these two figures are Chakas and Riser. | *Illustrated by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]], the cover of the novel depicts two small figures, possibly Forerunners or humans, standing on a ledge overlooking a large Forerunner structure. Given the different heights of the two, it is possible that these two figures are Chakas and Riser. | ||
*A preview of the novel containing the first two chapters was released online on December 22, 2010.<ref name="cryptum"/> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 09:45, December 29, 2010
Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Book Info Halo: Cryptum is the first novel in the upcoming Forerunner Saga by Greg Bear. The novel explores the events leading up to the Forerunner-Flood War and the shared history of humans and Forerunners.[1]
It will be released on January 4, 2011.[2]
Plot synopsis
The story follows Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, a young Forerunner Manipular who refuses to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Builder. Bornstellar's rebellion forces his father to send him to live with the Miners; one of the lowest classes of Forerunner society. After living with the Miners on Edom in the Sol system for some time, he is inspired by his ancilla to hunt for artifacts left by the Precursors—beings of extraordinary power that preceded the Forerunner civilization. Bornstellar escapes to Erde-Tyrene, where he crosses paths with two humans - Chakas and Riser, who guide him on his search for Precursor artifacts. In the Djamonkin Crater, they find an artifact that appears to be a Cryptum—a mysterious object created by a Forerunner group known as the Prometheans.[3]
Characters
Forerunners
Humans
Trivia
- Greg Bear had stated at the Emerald City Comic Con that the novel's working title was "Antediluvian". The title was later changed.
- Illustrated by Sparth, the cover of the novel depicts two small figures, possibly Forerunners or humans, standing on a ledge overlooking a large Forerunner structure. Given the different heights of the two, it is possible that these two figures are Chakas and Riser.
- A preview of the novel containing the first two chapters was released online on December 22, 2010.[3]
Gallery
Final jacket artwork, including a synopsis of the novel's premise.
A high-resolution version of the cover art. Note the two figures in the foreground.
A wallpaper version of the cover.
