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The comfortable world of Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, is shattered when his older half-brother, Jared, and Jared's dark mage, Foor Arontala, kill the king and seize the throne. Tris is the only surviving member of the royal family aside from Jared the traitor. Tris... read more
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Characters edit
- Martris Drayke: The protagonist and Prince of Margolan, he is the second son of King Bricen. Commonly referred to as “Tris”.
- Jonmarc Vahanian: A guide living in Ghorbal who is a close friend to Harrtuck.
- Riordan Carroway: The master bard at Margolan, he is famed for his stories and is a close friend to Tris.
- Carina Jesthrata: A powerful healer working in Linton's caravan.
- Kiara Sharsequin: Princess of Isencroft, and daughter of Donelan and Viata.
- Ban Soterius: Head of the guards at Margolan, he is a close friend to Tris.
- Berwyn: A girl serving Tarren's slavers who is commonly known as “Berry.”
- Tov Harrtuck: A soldier in the Mangolan army.
- Alyzza: A hedge witch working in Linton's caravan.
- Gabriel: A flax-haired man.
- Royster: A Keeper of the Westmarch Library.
- Kait Drayke: Princess of Margolan, she is Tris' sister and Jared's half-sister. She is commonly involved in falconry.
- Foor Arontala: A Fireclan mage and Jared's chief adviser
- Maynard Linton: The head of a Linton's caravan, he is also a good friend of Vahanian.
- Cam Jesthrata: A strong man working in Linton's caravan.
- Taru: A sister of the Sisterhood.
- Bava K'aa: The spirit of Tris' grandmother. In her life, she was a strong sorceress and was awed by many.
- Jared Drayke: Tris' older half-brother, he is next in line for the throne and oldest son of King Bricen. His mother, Eldra, died in giving birth to him.
- Kaine: A rigger working in Linton's caravan.
- Mikhail: A man from King Harrol's court.
- Maire: She is a Keeper of the Westmarch Library who specializes in dreams and memories.
- Devin: A Keeper of the Westmarch Library who specializes in Summoning.
- Bricen Drayke: King of Margolan, first married to Eldra, and after her death, he wed Serae.
- Serae Drayke: Queen of Margolan and second wife of King Bricen.
- Allestyr: The king of Isenfort's seneschal.
- Vakkis: A bounty hunter.
- Kessen: A spirit living in the Westmarch Library.
- Staden: The King of Principality.
- Zachar: The seneschal at Margolan.
- Comar Hassad: One of King Bricen's most trusted men-at-arms.
- Darry: A salle master and instructor of Kiara's arms practice. He lives, as the princess, in Isencroft.
- Tice: A close friend to Kiara.
- Kellen: A trusted guard of Isenfort.
- Felix: Brother Felix is an acolyte to the Oracle, living in Isenfort.
- Cerise: A healer living in Isenfort who a close friend to Kiara.
- Donelan Sharesequin: King of Isenfort, he was married to Viata from Eastmark, and fathered their daughter, Kiara, after Viata's death.
- Malae: Princess Kiara's lady-in-waiting.
- Catoril: An Ambassador of Royal Court and Margolan.
- Rall: A trusted guard of Isenfort.
- Hastart: A trusted guard of Isenfort.
- Lessel: A farmer who lived in Margolan.
- Tadrie: Lessel's brother, he is also a farmer.
- Tessa: Lessel's twelve-year-old daughter.
- Sakwi: A healer who lived in Margolan.
- Tarren: The head of a group of slavers.
- Ystra: She is a Keeper of the Westmarch Library who specializes in talismans.
- Shanna: Vahanian's departed wife.
- Argus: The spirit of a Summoner living in the Westmarch Library.
- Gregor: A captain of Principality.
- Margo Ian: Add a description of this character.
- Berry
- Iris
- Done Ian
- Mussa
- Grayfoot
- Nargi
- Crone: One of the eight aspects of the Lady, the Goddess of the Winter Kingdoms. She is one of the four aspects of the Dark Lady. She is considered one of the more malign of the Lady's Aspects.
Quotes edit
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“I once thought that immortality would answer all my questions. Now, I learn that it only disproves my answers, and replaces them with more questions.”
Gabriel
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'You are indeed the Lady's own,' the crone rasped. 'Your hand betrays no time of dying.'
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Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
"Walk carefully, my prince," the ghost warned. "You are in great danger this night."
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - 33
Glossary edit
- Haunts: A holiday for dead people.
- vayash moru: A vampire. They serve the Dark Lady.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Chronicles of the Necromancer. (standard series)
Followed by The Blood King.
This is book 1 of 5 in Winter Kingdoms. (universe)
Followed by The Blood King.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Gail Z. Martin (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Solaris Books
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
ISBN: 1844164683
Page Count: 640
Publisher: Solaris Books
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
ISBN: 1844164683
Page Count: 640
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.92
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsContains some dark themes and gore but is pretty tame otherwise.
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