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Description edit
Deep in the folklore of Tallinore lies a dark story of betrayal and destruction, the story of a powerful sentient called Orlac who once razed the city of Caremboche, almost destroying the entire land. A young man, Tor Gynt, under the guidance of the physic Merkhud, has the power to save... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters edit
- Sallementro: Wandering ministrel.
- Lorys: King of Tallinor.
- Nyria: Queen of Tallinor.
- Torkyn Gynt (aka Tor): Powerful sentient.
- Alyssandra Qyn (aka Alyssa): Tor's love. Sentient.
- Merkhud: Physic. Tor's mentor. The king's physician.
- Jhon Gynt: Tor's step-father.
- Goth: Chief Inquisitor.
- Rhus: Chief Inquisitor Goth's second in command.
- Ailsa Gynt: Tor's step-mother.
- Cloot: A disfigured, crippled man Tor rescues in Hatten. Cloot stems from one of the Kingdom's ancient peoples, the Brocken, and is sentient.
- Kyt Cyrus: Prime of the Shield. First of the soldiers.
- Freyberg: Hatten's physic.
- Eryn: One of Hatten's whores.
- Lys: A goddess, sort of caretaker of worlds.
- Vylet: Brothel keeper of Miss Vylet's. Close friend of Merkhud. Sentient.
- Herek: One of the Primes two lieutenants.
- Royce: One of the Primes two lieutenants.
- Orlac: A god, stolen in infant age and brought to Tallinor.
- Darmud Coril: God of the forest.
- Xantia: Formerly one of Alyssa's friends. Now in league with Goth.
- Sorrel: Sentient, old woman helping Merkhud, Alyssa and Tor.
- Gidyon: Tor's and Alyssa's son. Firstborn. Twin of Lauryn.
- Lauryn: Tor's and Alyssa's daughter. Twin of Lauryn.
Setting & Locations edit
- Tallinor: Kingdom.
- Tal: Tallinor's capital city.
- Twyfford Cross
- Caremboche: Formerly known as Goldstone.
- Flat Meadows: Tor's home town.
- Minstead: Midsummer Floral Dance event takes place here.
- Hatten: Small town in the south of Tallinor.
- Rork'yel: An almost unknown region in the far northeast of the Kingdom. Some of the oldest northerners refer to it as Rock Isle. Home of Cloot.
First Sentence edit
Mild, cloudless and still.
Glossary edit
- Archalyt: Enchanted gemstone. Prevents magic being used by or against the wearer.
- Power Arts: The magic person's wield.
- Sentient: Being sentient means that one is capable of using the Power Arts.
- Paladin: The Paladin are guardians. There are ten members.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Fiona McIntosh (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Mark Salwowski (Cover Artist) - Cover art (first edition).
- Paul Young (Illustrator) - Illustration (Orbit Books).
- Peter Cotton (Designer) - Design (Orbit Books).
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 29 August 2001
ISBN: 0732270235
Page Count: 585
Publisher: Voyager
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 29 August 2001
ISBN: 0732270235
Page Count: 585
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.4 21
Subjects edit
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