Her Highness Lady Juline Ingae, wife of Prince Jant and mother of Princess Shanasee
His Highness Lord Jaime Eircede, widower of Princess Rinta and father of Princess Gisen
Her Highness Lady Siana Calain, widow of Prince Pell and mother of Prince Cathay
Her Majesty, Queen Annis, dwelling at the Hypana Ducal Court
The Justiciar’s Court
Lawmakers from the Six Duchies
Lord Terrence Aubin of Borzee, land of tumbled hills and crashing cliffs, along the western coast
Lord Donatien Wichard of Kanura, mountain land rising from the Telamic Sea
Lady Rosalyn Scott of Ardoza, fair southern land of wine and silk
Lord Millard Bellamont of Ingae, the richest farmland in all of Ceria
Lord Warrane Dunstan of Dalein, the northern orchards
Lord Jasper Gueran of Hypana, the forestlands farthest north
Keepers of the Flame of Faith
Gone But Not Forgotten
The Blood bastard, Benjen Black, great-uncle to the current King, who twice brought a Blight to Ceria and once saved it.
The first King, Shin Savanyel, given dominion over Ceria by the Firstborn
King Math III, Shonathan’s elder brother, who died fighting Benjen
Prince Benjin, his infant son, kidnapped and murdered by Benjen Black at the start of his second Blight
Prince Pell, Shonathan’s younger brother, an architect
Princess Rinta, Shonathan’s younger sister, a librarian
Princess Viani, aunt of the previous King, a famous beauty, and well-favored with the Royal magic.
Lord Tomas Ferya, the Crown Regent, recently departed in an upsetting way
Lord Zavien Eircede, a Regent for Prince Yithiere
Lord Geoseph Yarzee, a Regent for Prince Jant
Lord Sennic Ardoza, a Regent for Prince Cathay
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Acknowledgments
This book has been a long time coming. It could not have existed without the support of Raymond, the skills of Kevin, the cover art of Ravven, the enthusiasm of Rachel H., the feedback of Jenna and Suzanne, and the sharp eyes of Rachel G. and Daniel. Killian and Robin probably helped too.
Special thanks to Matrice, whose offer gave me a reason to write the book, and my supporters on Kickstarter and Patreon, who helped me get the cover.
About the Author
Chrysoula started writing as a child, eventually getting into Carleton College on the strength of a story. After working her way through various forms of paid and volunteer game writing, her first novel in the Senyaza Series was published by a small press in 2012. Since then she’s moved full-time to self-publishing, with an epic fantasy series about girls (Thrones of the Firstborn) and the ongoing Senyaza Series running concurrently. She likes to write about women, magic swords, fallen angels, artificial intelligence, aliens, technology and the power of being human. Her hobbies include fiber arts, coloring books, video games, Regency romances and gardening. She is the mother of two small children.
For more information, find her online
@chrysoula
chrysoula.tzavelas
www.dreamfarmer.net
chrysoula.tzavelas@gmail.com
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