[orillaVar]

It's probably my favorite of all the fantasy series I've ever read. It feels like he has talent for creating cultures and lands like Tolkien (well maybe not quite to that extent) and he is also a terrific writer. I really like the gritty low(ish) fantasy after reading plenty of goody goody heroic fantasy (*cough* Salvatore). The plot is great too, can really surprise you at times.