The Carathayan is an Atrocity Tale published by R. Scott Bakker, it was released in May 24, 2017 as part of the anthology "Evil is a Matter of Perspective: An Anthology of Antagonists", published by Grimdark Magazine.
The anthology was part of a Kickstarter campaing[1] and includes an exclusive Foreword by R. Scott Bakker titled "On the Goodness of Evil."
This is likely the last Atrocity Tale since Bakker himself has not announced any other plans to write more short-stories.
Fan Summary[]
A mercenary named Uster waits with two dismayed women for the arrival of the Carathayan, a strange desert demon who carries with him omens of curse and death.
Plot summary[]
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