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Description edit
The Raven have fought together for years, six men carving out a living as swords for hire in the war that has torn Balaia apart, loyal only to themselves and their code. But when they agree to escort a Xesteskian mage on a secret mission they are pulled into a world of politics and ancients... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters edit
- Hirad Coldheart: Barbarian Warrior. A Member of The Raven.
- Thraun: Shapechanger/tracker
- Ilkar: Julatsan Mage. A Member of The Raven.
- Talan: A Warrior. A Member of The Raven.
- Sirendor Larn: Warrior. A Member of The Raven.
- Ras: Warrior. A Member of The Raven.
- Richmond: Warrior. A Member of The Raven.
- The Unknown Warrior (aka Unknown): Warrior. A Member of The Raven.
- Erienne: A Lore Mage from Dordover.
- Ry Darrick: General of the Armies. Master tactician.
- Baron Gresse: South Eastern Baron.
- Styliann: Xetestian mage. Lord of the Mount.
- Will Begman: Thief.
- Alun: Erienne's husband.
- Jandyr: Elven Bowman.
- Denser: Xeteskian mage. Principal Dawnthief mage.
- Sol: A Protector.
- Vuldaroq: Tower Lord of Dordover.
- Selyn: Xeteskian Mage. A very talented mage spy.
- Blackthorne: Southern Baron.
- Laryon: Xeteskian mage. Research master.
- Nyer: Xeteskian mage. Denser's mentor.
- Tomas: Add a description of this character.
- Heryst: Lord Elder mage of Lystern.
- Septern
- Pontois: South Eastern baron. Gresse's enemy.
- Evanson
- Barras: Julatsan chief negotiator.
- Dystran
- Larn
- Denebre
First Sentence edit
The hand over her mouth stifled her screams as she awoke.
Table of Contents edit
Cast List
Map
Prologue
Chapters 1 - 33
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Chronicles of the Raven. (standard series)
Followed by Noonshade.
This is book 37 of 159 in Fantasy Book Review Top 100 fantasy books of all time. (community list)
This is book 1 of 22 in SC2 temp combine. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- James Barclay (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Fred Gambino (Cover Artist)
- Sam Hadley (Illustrator)
- Nick Castle (Designer) - Cover design
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: July 22, 1999
ISBN: 978-1857985948
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Gollancz
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: July 22, 1999
ISBN: 978-1857985948
Page Count: 416
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR6102.A76 D39 1999
- Dewey: 828'.92
Subjects edit
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