"Chronicles of Eterna: A Symphony of Destiny and Unity" Embark on a captivating journey into a realm where the sun and moon share the sky, casting an ethereal glow upon a world of boundless diversity. "Chronicles of Eterna" weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of fate and friendship, where the balance between people and land is an unbreakable bond. Dive into a land of sprawling elven forests, towering human cities, and mystical realms inhabited by creatures of legend. In this vivid realm, peace reigns—a harmony nurtured by the threads of unity that intertwine cultures and landscapes. But beneath the surface of this tranquil existence, shadows stir, hinting at an ancient malevolence ready to resurface. Amidst whispers of prophecy, an assembly of heroes from every corner of Eterna emerges. Lyana, the fierce elven archer with a haunting past; Kael, the brilliant inventor burdened by guilt; the nomadic warrior with a link to spirits; the enigmatic mage who wields elemental might; and the compassionate healer carrying the weight of a world. Their destinies are entwined by an unbreakable thread—a shared fate that holds the key to salvation. As the heroes journey through forgotten scrolls, ancient ruins, and encounters with beings of wisdom, they unearth the truth behind a cosmic rift that threatens to unravel Eterna. The path ahead is fraught with peril, testing their limits and bonds. United, they face malevolent creatures born of encroaching darkness and rise victorious, not just with newfound strength but with a profound understanding of the potency of unity. In the grand climax, the heroes stand at the edge of destiny. The battle they face is a cataclysmic clash that will shape Eterna's fate. Their journey, marked by trials, alliances, and sacrifices, reaches its crescendo. The echoes of their resolve resound in their hearts as they stand on the precipice of victory or annihilation. "Chronicles of Eterna" is a symphony of courage and camaraderie, an epic where every trial has forged them into a fellowship bound by purpose. The legacy they will etch into the world speaks not just of their heroism but of the enduring power of unity. Experience a realm where past and future converge, and witness the birth of legends that will inspire generations to come.

The Illuminated Chronicle was composed in 1358 in the international artistic style at the royal court of Louis I of Hungary. Its text, presented here in a new edition and translation, is the most complete record of Hungary's medieval historical tradition, going back to the eleventh century and including the mythical past of its people. The pictures in this manuscript—formerly known as the Vienna Chronicle—are not merely occasional illustrations added to some exemplars, but text and image are closely connected and mutually related to each other, to qualify it as a proper “illuminated chronicle”. The artistic value of the miniatures is quite high, and the characters are drawn with detail and with a knowledge of anatomy. Forty-two of the miniatures are included in the present volume. A full color facsimile will be accessible online. The 147 pictures are an invaluable source of information on late medieval cultural history, costume, and court life. In a historiographical context, The Illuminated Chronicle is an attempt at the popularization of the national history and a systematic appeal to circles beyond the old monastic-clerical audience. The Illuminated Chronicle (Chronica de gestis Hungarorum e codice picto saec. xiv.) is the ninth volume in the Central European Medieval Texts, a Latin–English bilingual series.

Alongside annals, chronicles were the main genre of historical writing in the Middle Ages. All chronicles raise such questions as by whom, for whom, or for what purpose they were written, how they reconstruct the past, or which literary influences are discernible in them. Their significance as sources for the study of history, literature, linguistics, and art is widely appreciated. The series The Medieval Chronicle, published in cooperation with the Medieval Chronicle Society (medievalchronicle.org), provides a representative survey of on-going research in the field of chronicle studies, illustrated by examples from a wide variety of countries, periods, and cultural backgrounds.

"William of Puylaurens' chronicle, here translated into English for the first time, is one of the main contemporary accounts of these events. It describes heresy in the south of France in the early 13th century; provides a narrative of the crusade; and then outlines the growth of the Inquisition and the sustained attack on heresy which followed, including the siege of the Cathar fortress of Montsegur in 1243-44. This translation is accompanied by an introduction, full notes, appendices, and a bibliography."--BOOK JACKET.