# Horde of the Counterwind: An Epic Voyage to the Upper Reaches

Voyage Upper Reaches: Horde of the Counterwind is Alain Damasio’s epic fantasy and science-fiction novel, presented here in an English-language edition. Its premise follows twenty-three adventurers climbing against a powerful wind to seek its source, with shifting narrators and a world shaped by seven types of wind. The listing describes the book as an inspiration for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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- Price: 22.49 USD
- Previous price: 32.00 USD
- Discount: 30%
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- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 3

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## At a glance

- Follows twenty-three adventurers on a long climb toward the Upper Reaches and the source of a mysterious wind.
- The listing describes a setting with seven types of wind and a narrative that moves among narrators.
- Presented as the first English publication of a novel originally published in 2004, according to the listing.
- The title and description identify Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as drawing inspiration from the novel.

## Pros

- Its ensemble of twenty-three characters and wind-defined world gives readers an expansive fantasy and science-fiction premise.
- The English-language edition makes the novel accessible to English readers, according to the listing.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
- Publication date: October 13, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 528 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1419792588
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
- Weight listed: 1.5 pounds

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking a long-form fantasy or science-fiction journey with an unusual wind-centered setting.
- Readers interested in the novel identified in the listing as an inspiration for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

## Customer feedback

Only aggregate ratings are provided, with a small number of ratings and all recorded in the five-star category. That is a limited signal about reader satisfaction and does not explain what readers liked or establish how the book’s style or story will suit a particular reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Horde of the Counterwind about?
The listing describes twenty-three adventurers climbing against a wind that afflicts their homeland to find its mysterious source.
### Is this edition in English?
Yes. The listed language is English, and the description presents it as the novel’s first English publication.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 528 pages.
### What connection does the listing make to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
It describes the novel as one of the inspirations for the game.

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