--- product_id: 204252937 title: "Whill of Agora: Whill of Agora, Book 1" brand: "michael james ploofgraham halsteadtantor audio" price: "1819644₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/204252937-whill-of-agora-whill-of-agora-book-1 store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Whill of Agora: Whill of Agora, Book 1 **Brand:** michael james ploofgraham halsteadtantor audio **Price:** 1819644₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Whill of Agora: Whill of Agora, Book 1 by michael james ploofgraham halsteadtantor audio - **How much does it cost?** 1819644₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/204252937-whill-of-agora-whill-of-agora-book-1) ## Best For - michael james ploofgraham halsteadtantor audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael james ploofgraham halsteadtantor audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trope-Tastic Yet Still Good *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018* OK I love the map that is provided. It is very helpful.So is the fact that there is a lot of history given in pieces as the story progresses. Ploof is a very good author in this sense (and he has a good editor as well)!Whill is a 19- almost 20- year old who has been brought up by his father’s friend Abram and Abram’s sister Teera. His parents died the day of his birth, though those details come later. And, as a reader of fantasy stories, they didn’t really surprise me.There are a lot of tropes used here, though with enough twists and the author’s individual tone that the story felt original enough. Still, that predictability along with a few other things that nagged at me prevented me from giving this a 5-star rating.Namely, the over-repeated use of the phrase “As you know,...” or something similar to that.Also, I was able to pinpoint times when I thought “Oh, that is from LOTR,” and “I remember scenes like these from Eragon.Through Teera, Whill learned medicinal and culinary uses of every herb and plant in the known lands. Through Abram, Whill learned how to speak Elvish and Dwarvish, geography, fighting, and history. Through both, he learned sewing, cooking, and many other skills.Abram has always left on long journeys and, about two years ago, requested that Whill join him. This time though, there is the promise that Whill will truly know of his heritage.On the other (western) side of the continent of Agora, abram enters Whill in a fighting contest against knights. Of course, he is paired against the “dragonslayer,” Rhunis, a knight closer to his own age than he realized. A Lord Rogus and the King of Eldalon (one of the four kingdoms of men...though I count three so I'm either misreading the map or that info was wrong) are more than happy to see Whill fight, which is a hint to his heritage. That, and the fact that Abram is friends with Lord Rogus.And the dwarf king, Ky’Ell.And the elf queen, Araveal.King Mathus seems to be pretty young himself, as well as an understanding person. I really like that.There is trouble brewing in the lands, though. There was an evil Dark elf named Eadon who combined an unborn elf with a dragon egg to spawn beings called Draggard. They had the shape of elves and features of dragons, and were taking over various parts of the land, including entire kingdoms. In recent years, they’ve been getting worse.So Whill and Abram drop all plans to head to Dy’Kore, a dwarf city, to talk with Ky’Ell and see how they can help him against the Draggard.As well as help Queen Araveal.Pirates. Storms. Battle. Waves and wind. Getting lost.These are the dangers that await anyone heading to sea, and Whill and Abram are no exception to this. In a way, it’s fortunate that the worst pirate comes to overtake them, because Whill’s abilities manifest [early], with both positive and negative repercussions. I like that downsides are explained, both from a worldly sense and a moral one.Along the way, they come in contact with Eldonians, islanders who want to lead a simple life. Their homes sound beautiful and yes, simple. The larger the house, the larger the family that lives there. They work for and with each other. They celebrate and share fortunes, and mourn together.Dy’Kore is like a typical dwarven city, but still sounds pretty neat. As mentioned before, there are unique aspects that make it Ploof’s. It is here that Whill’s past is revealed. It’s both sad and very interesting, speaking of a friendship between the human King Theorolus and elven Queen Araveal over 500 years ago. The elves, it seems, are able to teach their magic, what they call Orna Catorna.Fast-forward to current years, and we all learn of the horrors of Addakon, who became king of Arden after the death of his brother. He seems to hope to conquer all of Agora….with the help of the Draggard, though many people are purposefully blind that that fact.Along the way, they pick up a few friends--companions, as Ploof calls them:Tarren, a boy from FendaleRoakore, a dwarf from Dy’KoreThe elven siblings, Zerafin and Avriel. Avriel is younger than her brother and yet is 650 years old. My brain hurts.And, neatly enough, Rhunis.I absolutely love the information on both the dwarf and elf religions, and how they have kept track of time.The elven teachings and focus of powers are also fascinating. From healers and fighters to druids and monks, all skillsets are represented in a way I’ve seen in the past, but not all at once.Dwarves have an utter respect for life and motherhood. "We love and guard our women as fiercely as we do our treasure, for they are the givers of life, the greatest gift bestowed upon us by the gods." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AWESOME!!! *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023* I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a great series to read.. Do not skip this book read it!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very enjoyable story in a classic fantasy style. *by A***J on Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015* Legends of Agora books 1-4NOTE: These books are available as an E-book bundle.I highly recommend this series. It is a well written, thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced, high action romp through a familiar world. The world and plot are standard fair with enough originality to make it memorable.Book 1:Enter a world created without fear of copying stereotypical Tolkien races, albeit with some interesting differences and enhancements. Characters and races are less pure (chaste) than you'd expect from Tolkien, but good and evil exist with little gray between. To me this polarization is a plus. Modern readers often seem to disparage authors who use goody-two-shoes protagonists as being unrealistic, but I would choose this approach and this series over Game of Thrones or Malazan Book of the Fallen any day. That being said, the main protagonist comes off as a bit saccharin during most of the first book, after which his life and personality become more complicated. Elven and Dwarven magic is given structure. Dark Elf antagonists exist with extraordinary power gained from their willingness to use forbidden magic, and magical beasts threaten at the coming of age of our hero, Whill of Agora.Books 2-4:The plot thickens nicely as more characters are introduced and lasting friendships develop. Gray or downright muddy characters come into play as mystery and betrayal are introduced. Still, don't expect soap-opera relationships among most of the core characters. A new character is introduced and becomes prominent. While possibly independently derived he could be a Kron Darkbow (Ty Johnston) knockoff with a little bit of Drizzt Do'Urden and a lot of Jarlaxle (R.A. Salvatore) added in.The author uses smooth flowing, easy to understand and fast paced language. No extreme profanity is present and there are very few typos. I dislike his use of profanity replacements like "Shyte", etc. I personally would prefer he use the word outright or come up with original and perhaps world-relevant exclamations. He commits a few cardinal sins, including one "I know, right?", one use of communication stones with a "so-and-so out" sign-off, and several cases in which the word "weary" is used when "wary" was meant. The latter being consistent.Books 1-4 contain a complete story with a satisfying conclusion, but the story does continue with book 5 released in August of 2015. Based on this work I intend to continue reading the series. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/204252937-whill-of-agora-whill-of-agora-book-1](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/204252937-whill-of-agora-whill-of-agora-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*