The Khaavren Romances (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Steven Brust
- First Published: 1991
- Type of Work: Novels
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—heroic fantasy
- Time of Work: A medieval period
- Setting: The kingdom of Dragaera
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Inheritance or succession, Kings, queens, or royalty, Assassination, Assassins, hit men, or contract killers, Middle Ages, Dragons
- Locales: Mythical lands
The Plot
These two books (with more possible) form a prequel to Steven Brust’s more conventional Adventures of Vlad Taltos series, begun in 1983. They are set in the kingdom of Dragaera, where the cycle of ruling Houses is strict. Upon the death of a particular emperor or following a successful revolt, the Orb, a magical security data bank, moves to the successor. Recently, the Aethyra have lost power. The arrogant, young Tortaalik has become the first emperor of the Phoenix cycle. Because individuals can live for millennia, the change is profound. Adron eKieron, the Dragon...
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