First Rider's Call (2003) (edit title/settings)

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• Karigan G'ladheon: A Rider who is still hasn't accepted her duty as a rider yet. In love with King Zachary
• F'ryan Coblebay: A Rider who died in the previous novel; lover of Estora.
• Lord Alton D'yer: A Green Rider and a noble. In love with Karigan.
• King Zachary Hillander: The King of Sacoridia. He falls in love with Karigan, even though they can't be together.
• Lil Ambriodhe: The First Rider.
• Captain Laren Mapstone: Captain of the Green Riders.
• Lady Estora Coutre: A noblewoman whose father is trying to arrange a marriage with King Zachary.
• Mornhavon the Black: The leader of the first Empire.
• Hadriax el Fex: Mornhaven's best friend.
• Rider Ty Newland: Also known as "Rider Perfect", Newland is distinguishable by his pristine appearance and his avoidance of all "menial" chores.
• Lady-Governor Penburn: A noblewoman who makes a big mistake in the beginning setting the story in motion.
• Rider Bard Martin: No known real name, but has a penchant for singing and telling tales, therefore "Bard".
• Rider-Lieutenant Ereal M'Farthon: Horse's name is Crane; fastest horse in all the provinces
• Captain Ansible: oversees the military aspect of the delegation
• Master Banff: Lady Penburn's secretary
• Brogan: Bounder
• Telagioth: An Eletian, leader of the tiendan
• Colin Dovekey: One of the King's Advisors
• Rider Mara Brennyn: Laren's second-in-command.
• Rider Dale Littlepage: From Aodlind Province, her special ability is to detect water. Her horse's name is Plover.
• Rider Garth Bowen: Has a hot temper. Horse's name is Chickadee
• Rider Tegan Oldbrine: From a clan of master dyers. Her special ability is to detect the weather.
• Dakrias Brown: Recordskeeper
• Weldon Spurlock: Cheif Administrator. One of the decendants, from the Acrosians.
• Reita Matts: Rider whose brooch abandonned her prematurely
• Arms Master Drent: Accomplished swordsman who trains Zachary, and then Karigan.
• Rider Osric M'Grew: Cheeky. His special ability is to walk through solid objects.
• Prince Jametari: Prince of the Eletians, Shawdell's father
• Cummings: King's personal secretary
• Rider Ephram Neddick: Ability is excellent hearing.
• Rider Tierney Caldwell: Add a description of this character.
• Rider Joy Overway: Her special ability is to communicate with Connly.
• Justin: Rider who dies during a groundmite attack

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• “They asked for nothing more than food, water, shelter, and a scratch behind the ear, and those were easy enough to provide ... the horses returned love and affection in ernest, and unconditionally.”

  From the mind of Karigan

• “She was unfettered and free, a wild spirit he could not capture, tame, or confine, but one he wished would come to him, as a deer is tempted by a handful of oats.”

  King Zachary thinking of Karigan

• “"There is no road to Eletia, but there will be by the time we're through."”

  Soldiers motto on the journey to Eletia

• “"I am far too clumsy to be using such a sharp object.""That's what Arms Master Gresia keeps trying to tell you about your swordplay."”

  Bard and Karigan

• “"The messenger service is wasted on this one. She has the mettle to join the Black Shields."”

  Donal talking about Karigan

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• Sacor City: Capital city of Sacoridia.
• Green Cloak Forest: Forest in which Karigan meets Fryan Cobblebay.
• Blackveil Forest: Forest beyond the D'Yer Wall; borders Sacoridia.
• Royal Tombs: below the city of Sacoridia; where royalty are buried. There is a cantankerous caretaker.
• Avenue of Heroes: Section of the tombs where heroes of Sacoridia are buried - like Lil Ambriothe, the First Rider

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• Green Riders: royal messenger service; each is "chosen" and has a special gift
• Weapons: King of Sacoridia's bodyguards; named for their most valuable "limb"
• Green Foot: royal messenger service (on foot)

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• muna'riel: Moonstones of the Eletians, have a crystalline shine to them.
• tiendan: Hunters of the Eletian king
• Aeryc: God of the Moon
• Aeryon: Goddess of the Sun
• Dernal: The Flamekeeper
• Vendane: The Harvester
• Westrion: God of Death
• Salvistar: Westrion's Steed
• evaleoren: Healing Salve
• The Great Sleep: When Eletians grew weary of their eternal lives, they lay on the ground and fall into a sleep no one know how long will last. Those who awaken return to the world. Those who did not became part of the living soul of the Earth

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by Green Rider, and followed by The High King's Tomb.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Kristen Britain (Author)

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Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: PS3552.R4964 F57 2003
• Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Nothing particularly objectionable. Some non-graphic violence.

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• Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
• Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy › Series