The Redemption of Althalus
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The Redemption of Althalus is a fantasy novel by David and Leigh Eddings. It is notable because, unlike in the vast majority of fantasy novels, the world evolves over the ages, going from a bronze-age barter economy to a more traditional high fantasy setting over the course of the work.
The Redemption of Althalus is a story about Althalus, a liar, thief and murderer. He was hired in the ancient past by his arch nemesis, Ghend, to steal the Book of Deiwos from the House at the End of the World. Unfortunately, or fortunately, Althalus finds himself locked in the house with a talking cat he names Emmy. Emmy, is in fact the goddes Dweia, sister to both Deiwos and Daeva. He was taught to use the Book, and slowly grows fond of the cat. Much later, over 2000 years to be exact, Althalus reemerges from the house, now educated in the magical arts. Being the one to 'seek', he goes on a quest to uncover his companions, Eliar the Arum, Bheid the Awes Priest, Andine the Arya of the city of Osthos in Treborea, Gher the little boy from Hule, and Leitha the Kweron witch. With the Knife and this group of companions, they defeat evil over various magnificent battlefields, including one in their dreams, and fight Ghend and his uncomely crew. Finally, with the help of many mercenaries, particularly the Arums, our party wiped out the host of Daeva and destroyed the evil book of Daeva.