OUR FAVORITE DARK FANTASY - Lore Intro to Abercrombie's First Law

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[@fightforaglobalfirstamendm5617]

I was a big fan of the First Law trilogy and the trilogy of independent books like Best served cold, the heroes and red country aswell as the anthology but the time/ technological jump between those and the newest trilogy was way too jarring for me, I couldnt get into them and now have not even thought about Joe Abercombie or his world. Real shame, I had the same problem with the expanse, there was nearly 15/20 years between the final books in terms of story. Shame, I really wanted to enjoy them!

[@mylesstephens7791]

This was cool. Never knew about this series. Another great series is the Expanse. It would be great if yall adapted that series into lore video

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[@TheTfrules]

Always felt like Abercrombies’ books were the most true to life. People love to call the first law dark fantasy, but it’s really nothing different than what you’d see in our own world. Not everyone gets a happy ending, things don’t always get better but there’s still a chance of it doing so. Absolutely can’t wait for Abercrombie to expand the world into the modern era

[@PhoenixFireZero]

Pretty dark compared to LotR, but nowhere near as bleak as ASOIAF or Witcher

[@Icetubexd]

@@PhoenixFireZero I disagree. ASOIAF is more gratuitous with it's violence and sex than First Law, but overall there are a lot more upstanding and honorable people in ASOIAF that give the whole world some hope for the future. First Law takes the approach that the Human Condition is for the most part unchangeable, there is no betterment and there will always have to be a bunch of people at the bottom rung of the ladder for everything to work, and you better get to used to it. Overall a lot more nihilistic than ASOIAF ever dared to be, at least in my opinion. All the character are greyer in The First Law as well, in ASOIAF you still have clear good guys (Starks, Sam, John, etc.) and clear bad guys (Euron, Ramsay, White Walkers, etc), I can't think of any First Law characters in the entire series (*maybe* except for 2) that would fit that description, instead they're all just human with very human faults and ambitions. I think that gives the series a darker vibe than the more fantastical approach to humanity in ASOIAF. About the Witcher I have no idea, you might be right. I didn't like the books at all and only finished one, so I can't say enough about it, but it was admittedly very bleak.

[@UncleAl18]

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[@YouWinILose]

​@@IcetubexdWitcher universe is very morally pessimistic, but not as "dark". Bakker's Second Apocalypse series is a fantastic comparison, as it contains all of the above, and some truly horrifying stuff, down to the metaphysics.

[@adamnesico]

I feel grimdark as a unrealistic genre, life has good and bad things, not only bad.

[@adamforrester7175]

Brilliant. The First Law’s lore is brilliant and it’s world is something I often found unique among many fantasy worlds.

[@jonbaxter2254]

I love it so much, got me back into reading.

[@fredsoh4027]

@salvatorerispoli3156 You should read the First Law trilogy, it's really good. I don't recommend books often, but if you are interested in fantasy at all I think you'll have a hard time not liking this series

[@C-White-88]

@salvatorerispoli3156 First Law is the greatest fantasy series ever. The first 6 books you can find for free here on KZbin.

[@The_ZeroLine]

It’s basically like House of Cards combined with The Witcher & LOTR. Amazingly dark and gritty, but also so funny with the most amazing action (which normally I find boring reading about). It’s so good. Everyone loves Glokta, Cosca, Shivers, the clown Jezal, Bethod’s obnoxious sons, Black Dow and so on.

[@CthulhuSauce]

Abercrombie's grounded and EXTREMELY human characters are the thing that really makes his stories stand out. That and the magic system. Magic in the world of the First Law is terrifying, and I feel like it really makes it that much more magical.

[@Blisterdude123]

Magic is more like a force of nature that ultimately ruins and destroys the people who attempt to manipulate or control it, because it is by its nature so uncontrollable. Magic corrupts, but also it is corrupted BY the people who use it, keeping with Abercrombie's themes of humans being largely the most destructive force imaginable.

[@Canadian_Zac]

I love the duality of the power and the risk Bayaz can make a person litterally just pop, not explode, just scatter across the room Set fire to a section of forest instantly Or create a huricane out of nowhere. But when he did the last one, he lost control of it, harming his allies, and knocking him into a Coma for a couple weeks. So its very poweful, but takes decades to learn, centuries to master, and a single mistake in using it, which can happen even for a master, can easilly kill you or worse

[@JohnnyElRed]

You know, after stuff like the Wheel of Time and Middle Earth, it's nice to hear about the lore of a series without having the sensation that you need to take notes to follow what's going on. 1 creator god. 4 demigods. 12 mages. And the names of all of them are simple and easy to remember. I'm already liking the writing of this Joe Abercrombie guy. And I haven't read any of his work yet.

[@WizardsandWarriors]

Really recommended!

[@shradheyagaikwad289]

​@@WizardsandWarriorsi have request can you make a series on malazan or just one video on coltatine's chain of dog please please 😢😢❤❤

[@januszdrozdz1231]

Fantasy wise the Wheel of Time or Mistborn featured on this channel earlier don't even come close. First Law (both trilogies) and Abercrombie are easily 2-3 levels above. It's a must read for everyone who is info fantasy series.

[@jonbaxter2254]

His trilogies are perfection.

[@KILLERAOC]

Give it a read or pick up the audiobook (fantastic narrator). Your won’t regret it

[@Mumrik597]

My favorite fantasy of all. I jad no idea these videos existed. Thank you!!

[@FreakyGremlinDK]

OMG! Can't believe you go into making videos on these books! I read them all last year, amazing world, amazing characters, can more than easily rival Game of Thrones. I look so much forward to your videos on this!

[@christopherboudreau2451]

Some of the finest dark fantasy ever created....terrific writing from start to finish. Damn it, now I have to read them all again (for the 6th time)

[@jonbaxter2254]

You can never have enough re-reads...

[@777josip]

Holy crap, thanks guys for doing this, I have read all the books and got even my old man into it. It's a great series. Been a fan from the start of the channel. Keep up the amazing work :3

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[@morganraine9208]

I really love the series Joe Abercrombie wrote in the First Law, and I love that its getting notice from people outside of book clubs! I do disagree about the pronounciation a bit though. We have audiobooks fully endorsed by the author, and the narrator, Steven Pacey, has done a great job at lending a voice to the world. Magi is more like "May-jai" and Euz is more like "Ay-us." Its not a big deal of course! And sure most people actually read books instead of listening, but I wanted to offer that little tidbit. ^^

[@craigbrown04]

Steven Pacey is the GOLD standard of audiobook narration

[@beecee2205]

wizards and warriors are not known for their correct pronunciation. its often teeth chattering awful. but such is You Tube.

[@jonbaxter2254]

My man can voice 200 characters and make them all unique. @@craigbrown04

[@suvash11]

Intrestingly enough, I've heard Joe Abercrombie say in a interview that fans will correct how he pronounces names because the Audiobook does it different. It's funny how the Audiobooks seems to have become the offical way to pronounce names.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@suvash11 that must be so frustrating as a writer haha

[@yegorkhorushko479]

It is awesome, I very much wait for the next episodes! Have had a great time reading the trilogy and I wait for your take on this universe!

[@johnlavette9471]

This makes me very happy! I love Ambercrombie's stuff! I hope you guys eventually do a series covering the world of the Malazan Empire as well.

[@tianx9275]

Thanks for the introduction to the new Fantasy series. I have never even heard of the First Law but seems a very interesting tale.

[@vikingskuld]

It does my heart good to see so many others live this series. I have never found anyone else i know thats read them. They are great books.

[@Emsland1993]

😮 hell... yes. The First Law was transformational to me as a reader and writer of fantasy fiction. Thank you so so much for making this.

[@MegaDlarge]

Weird coincidence to release this today I just started reading it

[@johnathonshaw142]

This is my favorite fantasy series. Please make more First Law videos... lest you be shipped off to Angland by the Inquisition.

[@samwin415]

Finally!!!! You are a prince among men. Thank you for tackling my favorite series

[@BIGstorms999]

abercrombie is amazing and you guys are amazing too for choosing this series! thank you sm!

[@ДенисГеоргиев-у9э]

Wow, awesome! I've read this series 7-8 years ago, Joe Abercrombie puts quite a bit of a psychological element in these books, when describing the main characters. I would really like to see a series on 'The Black Company' by Glen Cook. Keep it on guys!

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

"7-8 years ago" Sounds like you've got a few books to catch up on.

[@survivor-3572]

Almost forgotten how awesome this series was.

[@faelanisawesome]

So excited to see this series getting the coverage it deserves!

[@CacklingAntagonist]

Thank you for maybe introducing more people to this series! The first law trilogy made me fall in love with reading again

[@tyrson4331]

Hope to see all the awesome battles that appear in the books. No one writes battles like Abercrombie

[@Blisterdude123]

The way he wrote the opening of the Battle of the Heroes in the titular novel is just...outstanding. Bouncing from one soldier to another soldier, perspective to perspective as each is killed off, carrying and sweeping you across the battlefield with them. Literally following the assault and its momentum. He writes in words a way so cinematic I can't compare it to anyone else.

[@adrianr.rosales8138]

Looking forward for the nexts First Law videos. You nees to cover all the great battles. Like the one in The Heroes

[@C-White-88]

I have really been enjoying your content but First Law is my favorite series and there is hardly any First Law content on KZbin so I'm very happy to see it and look forward to more. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@FaoladhTV]

Since you ask, this is a series that I haven't really paid much attention to, so I am very happy to see a summary of this sort. Also, I am still quite keen to see a history of the Malazan Empire in this format, do you think that is something you might do?

[@vikingskuld]

Awesome finally this is such a good series of books. Every time someone says oh you need to keep an open mind i always reply ( An open mind is like to an open wound its aot to fester and rot ) i love that Inquisitor he is my favorite character. Click tap pain. If i could torture anyone it would be the man who invented stairs lol. Thank you thank you thank you... looking forward to more of these videos...

[@todorivanov8252]

That's what I call a pleasant surprise. The First Law is my absolute favorite, and Joe's my favorite contemporary author.

[@dannyboy1200]

Great work! So glad this talented author is finally getting the recognition he deserves. IIRC Bayaz's name isn't his birthname. Since he was Juvens's first apprentice he was given the first letter of the old alphabet. A modern parallel would be "Alpha".

[@calpal6249]

I love that you’re covering this and The Cosmere. I hope you guys keep branching out with other franchises. This is one of my favourite channels.

[@KILLERAOC]

One of my favorite fantasy series. Before they are Hanged is the best!

[@tyrson4331]

Such a good book. In my top 3 of the Fist Law World

[@nathanielzarny1176]

Commenting for the algorithm I love this series so much keep it up guys!

[@geordiejones5618]

Would love to see you guys tackle Chronicles of Amber and maybe the Hyperion Cantos. The Shrike is one of the more terrifying weapons of war and the Ousters and Technocore are very interesting.

[@DragosBodeaS]

This is so awesome! The first law is one of my favorite book series, and I always wanted to have a fuller picture of the history and the world around it. I am also a big fan of The Prince of Nothing book series, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for a intro lore into this one after :D

[@FirstOfTheMagi]

Stormlight and First Law are two of my favorite series. Keep it up guys

[@RaggaDruida]

Yay! The First Law is an amazing series, I'm so glad it is getting some attention here!

[@Blisterdude123]

Yes, yes, YES. Abercrombie's works have been some of my favourite pieces of literature in decades, and I absolutely adore the idea of a series touching on those.

[@alarsonious2071]

This channels wordsmithing put this book series into my algorithm...so now. Months later, I am reading the books and am very thankful. Here's your like.

[@TheLordHighlander]

Thank you for this series! I have not actually ever heard of this book series and you have inspired me to look it up!

[@ronjohnson6916]

Interesting stuff. I think Abercrombie's biggest strength is creating plausible characters but there is an interesting world for them to act in and I'm looking forward to more.

[@konstantinpobedonotsev5589]

Most underrated series in fantasy. WHY HASN’T IT BEEN ADAPTED???

[@Pedro.G.]

FINALLY!! i freaking love the first law universe!

[@Icetubexd]

Finally Abercrombies work is getting some more exposure! I love the First Law series. I hope a lot more people are going to take notice once the Best Served Cold movies comes out, the people working on it and the time that it's been in development make me rather hopeful for a good film.

[@Snek407]

Man what a treat I have so much love for this series, Abercrombie is incredible! Heres hoping for a future video covering the Battle at The Heroes🤞🤞🤞

[@tyrson4331]

Agree. All northern battles would be awesome in this kind of video format

[@rewi_the_kiwi]

One of my favorite authors! Such a great series!!

[@jonbaxter2254]

Oh my God, you're finally doing this! My absolute favourite fantasy series, from one of my favourite channels. Love this. Abercrombie got me back into reading fantasy after a few years of bad books.

[@fightforaglobalfirstamendm5617]

I was a big fan of the First Law trilogy and the trilogy of independent books like Best served cold, the heroes and red country aswell as the anthology but the time/ technological jump between those and the newest trilogy was way too jarring for me, I couldnt get into them and now have not even thought about Joe Abercombie or his world. Real shame, I had the same problem with the expanse, there was nearly 15/20 years between the final books in terms of story. Shame, I really wanted to enjoy them!

[@jonbaxter2254]

Best Served Cold is an almost perfect book to me, and The Heroes was so gripping I finished it in 3 days. @@fightforaglobalfirstamendm5617

[@ExtremeNeoclassical]

You have to be realistic, this is a great series!

[@Eisendrache2]

I was hoping, you guys would do the "First Law" series. Such underrated books.

[@peteinfernicous5865]

Can't wait for the Heroes video

[@ElTheJono]

More please. I love the First Law.

[@The_ZeroLine]

I envy anyone who hasn’t read any of the First Law series. They have 9 books (basically three connected trilogies) to read. Unlike guys like GRRM, Rothfuss, etc., Abercrombie actually finishes his stories.

[@MrPink-qf1xi]

I have never heard this series before I am interested to see more.

[@laynefangs]

really looking forward to your exploration of this series

[@voidtremor6329]

Now this sounds like an interesting story! Not surprising that the youngest brother felt so dejected and scorned enough to seek revenge. That’s kind of an obvious conclusion as far as I’m concerned.

[@ns7495]

You guys got good taste in fantasy, currently rereading the searies for the 6th time.

[@Zaeyrus]

Finally!! You can never have too many knives.... Bloody 9 FTW!!

[@94sjolander]

Joe Abercrombie is one of the best contemporary fantasy authors. Together with Mark Lawrence and Nik Perumov he's one of my all time favourites.

[@jonbaxter2254]

How similar is Larence's writing?

[@94sjolander]

@@jonbaxter2254 kinda different stylistically but some similarities thematically

[@d.dante_vergil]

Lawrence's Broken Empire trilogy has a suprisingly 'creative' world. I was shocked when I found out that the books were more of the sci-fi genre rather than the mainstream fantasy novels. Truly one of the greatest reads that I've ever had.

[@Skiveron]

Hell Yeah More people need to find out about this series!

[@carnifex2005]

Love this series. Highly recommend anyone to read it.

[@Rockstar-bq5fm]

Genuinely todays biggest and best fantasy series. Abercrombie is a great author who’s created a fantastic world

[@rataplanrrr]

Great to see The First Law get some much deserved love👍

[@hahaimout1693]

Yo I can't believe you started covering first law, this is amazing, I hope you do Malazan too one day

[@Pehrin187]

This is amazing!!! Love this series so much and so excited to see it explored on the channel 👍

[@grooviegroves4683]

Absolutely love this world. Can't recommend Abercrombie's work enough to anybody who will listen. Good coverage and information. I am excited for the next one!

[@Marcusmanca]

i read the first book of the series . i tough that i could handle dark stories until i finish it ... its soo brilliantly written that i couldn't keep goin tho the angst for the characters was too much . i am hyped for your videos tho i think i can handle this in your format

[@joppas89]

Love this series!

[@imadalbalushi3867]

Brilliant story telling from joe, hopefully we get to see more videos about stories that happen in the circle of the world

[@orcanimal]

One of the actual best book series, not just in the fantasy genre. Abercrombie is so fucking good at writing interesting, funny, and tragic characters, it's damn right unfair. The lore/backstory is not really important, though, tbh, as this series, unlike any other fantasy series, really focuses in on the characters, rather than just creating a big playground world.

[@PENGAmurungu]

a couple of weeks ago I was looking for new fantasy and stumbled across this series. I'm on book two already and shocked I hadn't heard more about it before. Suddenly I'm seeing it everywhere! Baader-meinhof in full effect

[@Stallion-EC]

Cooking and Lore. Awesome

[@Emanon...]

Heard of him, but haven't read any of his work. Looks interesting. Thanks for the insight.

[@Toshumaru]

Yes! Some of the best fantasy out there🤓

[@swimmingbird3240]

So happy you’re doing this. Already a huge fan of yours.

[@Zac-co7bp]

Awesome recap, can’t wait for more!

[@tombackhouse7271]

So this fantastic. I love Abercrombies work. I hope you delve into David Eddings one day

[@rpcollins007]

Must know more. So good. Never heard of it.

[@nunuonroad9969]

To be honest, I have the unpopular opinion that First Law is one of the weaker fantasy settings I’ve read, especially compared to Cosmere, Malazan, and WoT. However, I will say that Glokta might be one of best fictional characters to ever be written. Maybe the best ever. I’ve never hated and loved a character at the same time so much. He’s just so unique, complex, and just straight up badass

[@713Tankbuster]

The characters make Abercrombies world, while Cosmere, WoT etc. The world shapes the character

[@sleepyj8848]

The Bloody Nine!

[@tjsantiago4500]

The Bloody Nine!!!!

[@steelwingstudios-brettalle3473]

"more. MOOOOOOORE!!!"

[@foneco]

amazing timing as i just ended re reading the full book saga.

[@ΑρχοντήςΒαϊτσάκης]

I love you guys. This world is my favourite.

[@Uberdude6666]

Yeessss, good choise! Also where is the Total War-mod for this setting?

[@joshuaaudiedepositario3041]

Should I do the counting of days for the channel to check the Malazan Book? 😁 More Lores please. thankyouverymuch. 🥰🥰

[@beecee2205]

a superb series

[@jedfromyourlocallibrary]

Love hearing about Joe!

[@chrisshannon2738]

Let’s go! Please make more videos!

[@WillF1994]

Amazing video and explainer, thank you!

[@connoriquada5429]

I love the dynamic with the brothers. It’s written quite well for just being stories, even in the books. Makes sense why Glustrod would be so frustrated. Euz kinda did him dirty, and Juvens and Kanadias kinda did too. Bedesh seemed sorta like the middle man. He agreed to help Juvens but only after Glustrod started slaughtering folk. And after Kanadias and Juvens disagreed on how to treat the seed he was like “stop fighting, I’ll give it to a spirit so we can all chill out, geez” 😂 Bedesh is low key my favourite son of Euz.

[@Emperor_M01]

More First Law please

[@bertiebrown581]

Incredible video. Instantly subscribed.

[@SpaceVaquero]

really appreciate this series, helps a first time reader get a picture of the world. Are you going to do the book series as well? I hope you post spoiler warnings as I'm going through them and don't want to get the story spoiled. Thank you for tackling this series.😄

[@msularns83]

Amazing video! Thanks a lot!

[@bloodyninen7]

You can never have too many subscribers..

[@dennisrydgren]

Love it!

[@maddogbasil]

*Yo W&W* 👋👋 *When Can We See the Next Installment of the Mongol Alternate History* I truly loved the Alternate History Series due to its natural Connection to Fantasy and history I'd love to give my own ideas such as *What if A small group of mongols Manages to reach America with horses and Gunpowder* *What If Constantinople Fell in 711* *What if Zheng He's Expeditions never ended after his death*

[@taylorclark2100]

Im reading the first book, just got to chapter 19

[@tyrson4331]

You’ve just started one hell of a ride. Be sure to read the Standalones after the trilogy. They are the best of all

[@taylorclark2100]

@@tyrson4331i look forward to them. I love dark fantasy. Abercrombie is similar to george rr.

[@alkrimiy]

Wow! Finally.

[@Jourdan0311]

Yes more first law please!!🙏😊