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"You want to know the truth."

Sonea has learned much since she was but a penniless urchin possessing an awesome untapped ability. She has earned the grudging respect of her fellow novices and a place in the Magicians' Guild. But there is much she wishes she had never learned -- what she... read more

Characters edit see section history

  • Sonea: The main protagonist - the first person to be admitted to the magicians guild from the lower classes due to her immense magical power.
  • High Lord Akkarin: High lord of the magicians guild, a powerful black magician and Sonea's guardian.
  • Lord Rothen: An alchemist and Sonea's former guardian.
  • Ambassador Dannyl: Second Guild ambassador to Elyne and former novice of Lord Rothen.
  • Administrator Lorlen: Administrator of the magicians guild and Akkarin's best friend.
  • Lord Osen: Administrator Lorlen's assistant.
  • Lord Dorrien: Rothen's son
  • Tayend of Tremmelin: Helper at the Great Library of Elyne and Dannyl's assistant.
  • Ceryni: aka Cery; A thief and Sonea's childhood friend
  • Kariko: Powerful black magician and leader of the invading Ichani.
  • Dakova: An Ichani.
  • Senfel: A magician helping the thieves.
  • Yikmo: A respected magician, not because of his strength but of his ability to teach students who are having difficulties.
  • Ravi: One of the leaders of the thieves.
  • Gol: Cery's bodyguard.
  • Jonna: Sonea's aunt.
  • Harikava: An Ichani.
  • Raven: A masterful spy.
  • Takan: Akkarin's servant. Sachakan.
  • Lord Balkan: Higher Magician. Head of the Warriors.
  • Lord Osen: Administrator Lorlen's assistant.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • Kyralia: Main Location; The guild is located here, as is the University where the Magicians learn to control their powers
  • Sachaka
  • Elyne: Dannyl was appointed Ambassador to Elyne

Organizations edit see section history

First Sentence edit see section history

In ancient Kyralian poetry the moon is known as the Eye.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Maps

Part One

1. The Message
2. The High Lord's Orders
3. Old Friends, New Allies
4. The Next Step
5. Speculation
6. The Spy
7. Akkarin's Story
8. Contemplating a Crime
9. Akkarin's Helper
10. An Unexpected Adversary
11. Forbidden Knowledge
12. The Price of Keeping Deadly Secrets
13. The Murderess
14. The Witness
15. Bad News
16. The Hearing
17. The Terrible Truth
18. The Guild's Judgement

Part Two

19. A Request
20. The Guild's Punishment
21. A Dangerous Road
22. An Exchange of Views
23. Spies
24. Secrets Revealed
25. A Chance Encounter
26. The South Pass
27. A Surprise Meeting
28. The Invasion Begins
29. Legacy of the Past
30. Delaying the Enemy
31. Preparations for War
32. A Gift
33. The Ichani Arrive
34. The Hunt Begins
35. Trapped
36. An Unlikely Rescuer
37. A Glimpse of the Enemy
38. The Black Magicians
39. A New Position

Epilogue

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 4 in Black Magician Trilogy. (standard series)

Preceded by The Novice.

This book is in Young Adult. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Trudi Canavan (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins/Voyager
Country: Australia
Publication Date: January 2003
ISBN: 0732272300
Page Count: 598

Classification edit see section history

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Mentions prostitutes, sex, love, homosexuality, murder, and assassination.

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • The Magician's Apprentice
  • The Magicians' Guild
  • The Novice

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