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Janny Wurts
Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best-selling ''Empire'' trilogy that she co-authored with Raymond E. Feist. Her short story collection ''That Way Lies Camelot'' was nominated for the British Fantasy Award in 1995. She often illustrates her own books, and has won Chesley Awards for her artwork. Biography Janny Wurts was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In the 1980s, she worked as an illustrator for role-playing game supplements for Mayfair Games. Wurts has written numerous novels (20 as of 2021). Her fantasy debut ''Sorcerer's Legacy'' (1982) has been described as a political thriller; it features a female protagonist and court intrigue. Similar elements feature in the ''Empire'' trilogy, written in collaboration with Raymond E. Feist. ''Empire'' is set in a non-European ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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World Fantasy Convention
The World Fantasy Convention is an annual convention of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of fantasy. The World Fantasy Awards are presented at the event. Other features include an art show, a dealer's room, and an autograph reception. The convention was conceived and begun by T. E. D. Klein, Kirby McCauley and several others. Previous conventions See also * World Fantasy Award The World Fantasy Awards are a set of awards given each year for the best fantasy fiction published during the previous calendar year. Organized and overseen by the World Fantasy Convention, the awards are given each year at the eponymous ann ... References External linksWorld Fantasy Convention {{Authority control Fan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Initiate's Trial
''Initiate's Trial'' is volume nine of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best- .... It is the first volume of the fourth story arc, Sword of the Canon in the Wars of Light and Shadow epic series. Destiny's Conflict is the second and concluding novel in this arc. External links''Initiate's Trial''at Janny Wurts' official siteExcerptfrom ''Initiate's Trial'' American fantasy novels Wars of Light and Shadow 2011 American novels HarperCollins books {{2010s-fantasy-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stormed Fortress
''Stormed Fortress'' is volume eight of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best- .... It is also volume five of the Alliance of Light, the third story arc in the Wars of Light and Shadow. Stormed Fortress is the concluding volume to the Alliance of Light, the third story arc of the Wars of Light and Shadow. Publication This novel is currently available in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. US publication date has been set for Fall 2009. Synopsis Though Athera may be free, the fight is far from over… The heartstopping conclusion to the Alliance of Light series brings Lysaer's army of Light to besiege the great citadel of Alestron. Master of Shadow, Arithon, with barely a moment's recuperation from his victory over the necroman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traitor's Knot
''Traitor's Knot'' is volume seven of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts. It is also volume Volume is a measure of occupied three-dimensional space. It is often quantified numerically using SI derived units (such as the cubic metre and litre) or by various imperial or US customary units (such as the gallon, quart, cubic inch). ... four of the Alliance of Light, the third story arc in the Wars of Light and Shadow. External linksTraitor's Knot Webpage 2004 American novels American fantasy novels [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peril's Gate
''Peril's Gate'' is volume six of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best- .... It is also volume three of the Alliance of Light, the third story arc in the Wars of Light and Shadow. External linksPeril's Gate Webpage 2001 American novels American fantasy novels [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Conspiracy
''Grand Conspiracy'' is volume five of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best- .... It is also volume two of the Alliance of Light, the third story arc in the Wars of Light and Shadow. External linksGrand Conspiracy Webpage 1999 American novels American fantasy novels [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fugitive Prince
''Fugitive Prince'' is volume four of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best- .... It is also volume one of the Alliance of Light, the third story arc in the Wars of Light and Shadow. External linksFugitive Prince Webpage 1995 American novels American fantasy novels [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warhost Of Vastmark
''Warhost of Vastmark'' is volume three of The Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the '' Wars of Light and Shadow'', ''The Cycle of Fire'' trilogy and the internationally best- .... Warhost of Vastmark is the second half of Arc II of The Wars of Light and Shadow. The first half being Ships of Merior. Note: The Warhost of Vastmark is only available in paperback as the US Hard Cover version of Ships of Merior contained all of Arc II. External linksWarhost of Vastmark Webpage 1995 American novels [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ships Of Merior
''Ships of Merior'' is volume two of The Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts. Arc II of The Wars of Light and Shadow was released in several different formats. The US hard cover edition of The Ships of Merior contained the entirety of Arc II. However, due to page limits for binding of paperbacks, Arc II was released in paperback format as two separate books - The Ships of Merior being the first part of Arc II and Warhost of Vastmark ''Warhost of Vastmark'' is volume three of The Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts Janny Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the ... being the second part of Arc II. References External linksShips of Merior Webpage American fantasy novels Wars of Light and Shadow HarperCollins books 1994 American novels {{1990s-fantasy-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curse Of The Mistwraith
''Curse of the Mistwraith'' is volume one of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts. Plot summary Born on a splinter world, Lysaer and Arithon are half-brothers raised apart in enmity. Cast through a Worldsend Gate, they arrive in Athera, the ancient world of their ancestors cloaked in the fog of the malicious Mistwraith. Found by the Fellowship of Seven, they are urged to fulfill a prophecy which will free Athera from the Mistwraith and allow the clans of the Old Bloodlines to rule again. Putting aside their differences in the new world, the brothers find common cause and through paired gifts of light and shadow, succeed in binding the Mistwraith with help from the Fellowship. Unbeknownst to the brothers and their Sorcerer guides, one wraith escaped containment and seeks retribution against the two. During Arithon's crowning as Athera's first High King in more than five hundred years, the wraith binds Lysaer into irrational hatred of his half-brother, a curse he tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistress Of The Empire
''Mistress of the Empire'' is a fantasy novel by American writers Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts. It is the third and final book in the ''Empire Trilogy'' and was published in 1992. It was preceded by ''Servant of the Empire'', which was published in 1990. Plot introduction After rising to power, Mara of the Acoma must now face the power of the brotherhood of assassins, the spies of rival houses, and the might of the Assembly, who see her as a threat to their power. Plot summary In the last novel of the series, Mara's actions in the first two books come back to haunt her. Although revered by the general population as the Servant of the Empire, her enemies plot revenge. Mara's son and heir Ayaki is killed by the Hamoi Tong in an attempt on Mara's life. Although the tong is known for preserving the secrecy of its employers, a token of the Anasati house is found in the assassin's hiding place. With her heart set on vengeance, Mara, as leader of Clan Hadama, calls for war with Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |