I always envisioned the Ritual as something not unlike a nuclear explosion (minus the radiation) -- just a complete unleashing of the most destructive capabilities of nature in a single violent instant.

But that's just me.

Hi everyone, I am Gary. I am a longtime fan of the Chronicles -- and was thrilled when I saw Runes of the Earth in the bookstore one day, not having heard anything about a new set of Covenant books at all. What an amazing feeling that was! Anyway, I've always been a huge fan of the series. I don't u...