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Dragons (Dragon Prince)
The ''Dragon Prince'' and ''Dragon Star'' trilogies comprise six connected fantasy novels written by Melanie Rawn. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy focuses on Prince Rohan of the Desert and his Sunrunner wife, Sioned, while the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy focuses on their son, Pol. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy consists of novels ''Dragon Prince'', ''The Star Scroll'', and '' Sunrunner's Fire''. The books in the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy are ''Stronghold'', ''The Dragon Token'', and ''Skybowl''. Introduction The ''Dragon Prince'' novels take place in a world of political intrigue, Sunrunners, Sorcerers, war, and dragons. This world is known as the Continent. It is divided into thirteen Princedoms (Desert, Princemarch, Cunaxa, Dorval, Syr, Gilad, Ossetia, Meadowlord, Grib, Kierst, Isel, Fessenden, and Firon) all of which follow the rule of the High Prince, whose seat is Princemarch. During the ''Rialla'' the Princes gather to make new laws and alliances. The princedoms and titles usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melanie Rawn
Melanie Rawn (born 1954) is an American author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. She has been nominated for a Locus award on three occasions: in 1989 for ''Dragon Prince'' in the first novel category, in 1994 for ''Skybowl'' in the fantasy novel category, and again in 1995 for ''Ruins of Ambrai'' in the fantasy novel category. The third novel in the "Exiles" trilogy has now been "forthcoming" since the late 1990s due to the author suffering from clinical depression and moving on to other projects to facilitate her recovery. In 2014, Rawn stated via Kate Elliot's blog that she intended to complete the trilogy after finishing the fifth book of the ''Glass Thorns'' series. Bibliography ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy *''Dragon Prince'', 1988 *''The Star Scroll'', 1989 *'' Sunrunner's Fire'', 1990 ''Dragon Star'' trilogy *''Stronghold'', 1991 *''The Dragon Token'', 1993 *''Skybowl'', 1994 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pol (character)
The ''Dragon Prince'' and ''Dragon Star'' trilogies comprise six connected fantasy novels written by Melanie Rawn. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy focuses on Prince Rohan of the Desert and his Sunrunner wife, Sioned, while the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy focuses on their son, Pol. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy consists of novels ''Dragon Prince'', ''The Star Scroll'', and '' Sunrunner's Fire''. The books in the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy are ''Stronghold'', ''The Dragon Token'', and ''Skybowl''. Introduction The ''Dragon Prince'' novels take place in a world of political intrigue, Sunrunners, Sorcerers, war, and dragons. This world is known as the Continent. It is divided into thirteen Princedoms (Desert, Princemarch, Cunaxa, Dorval, Syr, Gilad, Ossetia, Meadowlord, Grib, Kierst, Isel, Fessenden, and Firon) all of which follow the rule of the High Prince, whose seat is Princemarch. During the ''Rialla'' the Princes gather to make new laws and alliances. The princedoms and titles usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Prince
''Dragon Prince'' is a fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn Melanie Rawn (born 1954) is an American author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. She has been nominated for a Locus award on three occasions: in .... It is the first book of the ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy. Plot summary Rohan is heir to the throne of The Desert and its chief holding, Stronghold. His father, Prince Zehava, is unsure of his son's ability to rule, but is wounded in a dragon hunt and Rohan is suddenly the ruling Prince. He must solidify his right to rule by outwitting The Desert's antagonists, chiefly the High Prince Roelstra, in order to protect his lands and maintain peace throughout the world. His aunt, Andrade, the Lady of Goddess Keep and highest ranking of the ''faradhi'', or Sunrunners, gifted humans who can use light to communicate, warns that the High Prince will try to take over the Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Star Scroll
''The Star Scroll'' is a fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn. The second novel in the ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy, it begins fourteen years after the events in ''Dragon Prince ''Dragon Prince'' is a fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn Melanie Rawn (born 1954) is an American author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a w ...''. Plot summary While on the island of Dorval, the Sunrunner Meath uncovers ancient scrolls in the ruins of an ancient Sunrunner keep. Concerned about the content and odd star symbols, Meath decides to these "Star Scrolls" to the leader of the Sunrunners, Andrade. Lady Andrade appoints Andry, nephew of High Prince Rohan, to translate the scrolls with the help of Hollis, his brother Maarken's unofficial betrothed. As Andry and Hollis work through the translation and the embedded code, they learn that the scrolls deal with ancient sorcerers and sorcer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrunner's Fire
''Sunrunner's Fire'' is a fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn Melanie Rawn (born 1954) is an American author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. She has been nominated for a Locus award on three occasions: in .... It concludes the ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy. Plot summary Part One: Andry, the new Lord of Goddess Keep, has visions of war and death. He sees the destruction of Radzyn, its proud towers ablaze. To prevent his visions, he reworks the teachings and rituals of Goddess Keep based on the findings of the Star Scroll. He also trains Sunrunners in sorcery. Meanwhile, true sorcerers ready themselves to challenge Pol's right to Princemarch. Ruval, Ianthe's oldest, undisputed son, prepared for the challenge by learning sorcery, while Marron infiltrates Chiana of Meadowlord's personal guards. When he gets close enough, he allows Mireva to enter Chiana's chamber and enspe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stronghold (1991 Novel)
''Stronghold'' is a 1991 fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn. It is the first book of the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy. Plot summary After the trials and tribulations faced with the High Prince and others, Rohan, Sioned, Pol and Andry along with the rest of their families and friends, must defend their land against a large army of barbarians. No one knows where this army comes from or why they are attacking the Continent - or focusing on the Desert, High Prince Rohan's beloved homeland. Rohan and Pol are forced to flee across the Desert as they are pursued by the invaders. The Dorvali are forced to flee their island, but Ludhill, Prince Chadric's heir, and his wife stay on the island and form a resistance. Prince Kostas of Syr revels in leading his army and manages to secure his princedom. Rohannon defends Kierst after the death of Prince Volog, and manages to fend off the invaders by having the army pad their armor to look like women. Andry protects Goddess Keep by using ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dragon Token
''The Dragon Token'' is a 1992 fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn Melanie Rawn (born 1954) is an American author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. She has been nominated for a Locus award on three occasions: in .... It is the second novel in the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy. Plot summary Pol is torn between anger and guilt at his father's death and relief that he can finally act out against the invading ''Vellant'im''. As he and his mother, Sioned, try to uncover more about the invaders, they discover hidden secrets within an ancient mirror that had belonged to Sioned's old friend, Camigwen. An ancient sorcerer, Lord Rosseyn, is trapped within the mirror. Rosseyn tells Pol of his past and teaches him more about his sorcerous heritage. Meanwhile, Pol's wife and daughters are attacked by the ''Vellant'im''. High Princess Meiglan and Rislyn are taken captive, but Andry, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skybowl
''Skybowl'' is a 1993 fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn Melanie Rawn (born 1954) is an American author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. She has been nominated for a Locus award on three occasions: in .... It is the third novel of the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy. Plot introduction The ''Vellanti'' War continues with the invading ''Vellant'im'' moving ever closer to their goal: conquering the High Prince. Pol, the High Prince, is forced to make his last stand at Skybowl with Andry, the Lord of Goddess Keep, by his side. Across the Continent, Pol's allies are starting to regain control of their lands. Tilal, Prince of Ossetia, is cutting a path through the southern princedoms, while Arlis, Prince of Kierst-Isel, and Laric, Prince of Firon, attempt to defeat the sorcerers controlling the North. Plot summary As the death toll rises and Pol's list of allies grows ever thinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stronghold (novel)
''Stronghold'' is a 1991 fantasy novel by American author Melanie Rawn. It is the first book of the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy. Plot summary After the trials and tribulations faced with the High Prince and others, Rohan, Sioned, Pol and Andry along with the rest of their families and friends, must defend their land against a large army of barbarians. No one knows where this army comes from or why they are attacking the Continent - or focusing on the Desert, High Prince Rohan's beloved homeland. Rohan and Pol are forced to flee across the Desert as they are pursued by the invaders. The Dorvali are forced to flee their island, but Ludhill, Prince Chadric's heir, and his wife stay on the island and form a resistance. Prince Kostas of Syr revels in leading his army and manages to secure his princedom. Rohannon defends Kierst after the death of Prince Volog, and manages to fend off the invaders by having the army pad their armor to look like women. Andry protects Goddess Keep by using ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faradh'im
The ''Dragon Prince'' and ''Dragon Star'' trilogies comprise six connected fantasy novels written by Melanie Rawn. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy focuses on Prince Rohan of the Desert and his Sunrunner wife, Sioned, while the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy focuses on their son, Pol. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy consists of novels ''Dragon Prince'', ''The Star Scroll'', and ''Sunrunner's Fire''. The books in the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy are ''Stronghold'', ''The Dragon Token'', and ''Skybowl''. Introduction The ''Dragon Prince'' novels take place in a world of political intrigue, Sunrunners, Sorcerers, war, and dragons. This world is known as the Continent. It is divided into thirteen Princedoms (Desert, Princemarch, Cunaxa, Dorval, Syr, Gilad, Ossetia, Meadowlord, Grib, Kierst, Isel, Fessenden, and Firon) all of which follow the rule of the High Prince, whose seat is Princemarch. During the ''Rialla'' the Princes gather to make new laws and alliances. The princedoms and titles usually p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Prince Series
The ''Dragon Prince'' and ''Dragon Star'' trilogies comprise six connected fantasy novels written by Melanie Rawn. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy focuses on Prince Rohan of the Desert and his Sunrunner wife, Sioned, while the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy focuses on their son, Pol. The ''Dragon Prince'' trilogy consists of novels ''Dragon Prince'', ''The Star Scroll'', and ''Sunrunner's Fire''. The books in the ''Dragon Star'' trilogy are ''Stronghold'', ''The Dragon Token'', and ''Skybowl''. Introduction The ''Dragon Prince'' novels take place in a world of political intrigue, Sunrunners, Sorcerers, war, and dragons. This world is known as the Continent. It is divided into thirteen Princedoms (Desert, Princemarch, Cunaxa, Dorval, Syr, Gilad, Ossetia, Meadowlord, Grib, Kierst, Isel, Fessenden, and Firon) all of which follow the rule of the High Prince, whose seat is Princemarch. During the ''Rialla'' the Princes gather to make new laws and alliances. The princedoms and titles usually p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novels By Melanie Rawn
A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book. The present English word for a long work of prose fiction derives from the for "new", "news", or "short story of something new", itself from the la, novella, a singular noun use of the neuter plural of ''novellus'', diminutive of ''novus'', meaning "new". Some novelists, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Ann Radcliffe, John Cowper Powys, preferred the term "romance" to describe their novels. According to Margaret Doody, the novel has "a continuous and comprehensive history of about two thousand years", with its origins in the Ancient Greek and Roman novel, in Chivalric romance, and in the tradition of the Italian renaissance novella.Margaret Anne Doody''The True Story of the Novel'' New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1996, rept. 1997, p. 1. Retrieved 25 April 2014. The ancient romance form was revived by Romanticism, especially the historica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
