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Tortall
This is a list of works by American fantasy author Tamora Pierce. Works Tortall universe The Tortall universe is a fictional setting shared by six book series: [The] ''Song of the Lioness''; [The] ''Immortals, or Wild Magic''; ''Protector of the Small''; ''Daughter of the Lioness, or Tricksters''; and ''Beka Cooper'' (''Provost's Dog''); the Numair Chronicles, as well as multiple short stories."Tamora Pierce – Summary Bibliography" Internet Speculative Fiction Database (ISFDB). Retrieved 2013-03-13. Setting The Tortall series is named for the country in which the majority of the works are set, Tortall. The capital of Tortall is Corus, located near the western coast on the Emerald Ocean. To the north is Scanra, a wild and somewhat barbaric country. Tortall and Scanra are at war in the last two Protector books and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastiff (novel)
''Mastiff'' is the third novel in Tamora Pierce's ''Provost's Dog'' trilogy, about a young Provost guard-woman in a fantasy kingdom called Tortall. The novel, as with all the Beka Cooper books, is written in first person diary form. The actual diary is said to be written in a mixture of Dog code and Beka's personal code. Plot Introduction Three years have passed since Beka Cooper almost died in the sewers of Port Caynn, and she is now a respected member of the Provost's Guard. But her life takes an unexpected turn when her fiancé is killed on a slave raid. Beka is faced with a mixture of emotions as, unbeknownst to many, she was about to call the engagement off. It is as Beka is facing these feelings that Lord Gershom appears at her door. Within hours, Beka, her partner Tunstall, her scent hound Achoo, and an unusual but powerful mage are working on an extremely secretive case that threatens the future of the Tortallan royal family, and therefore the entire Tortallan government. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trickster's Choice
The ''Daughter of the Lioness'' series (also known as the Tricksters series) by Tamora Pierce is a series of two novels set in the fictional Tortall universe. It is centered on Alianne of Pirate's Swoop, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Tortall's legendary lady knight, Alanna the Lioness, who was the subject of '' The Song of the Lioness'' quartet. The novels take place approximately 24 years after the last book in the quartet, '' Lioness Rampant''. History, politics and culture of the Copper Isles Most of the series is set in the fictional Copper Isles, a group of islands roughly west of Tortall, in the Tortall Universe. They were once ruled over by the native raka, whose inheritance came from the mother's line, and who allowed the oldest child to inherit, whatever gender. The Raka are dark-skinned folk who live in tribes. However, the raka were often engaged in disputes between tribes, and when the luarin—white-skinned invaders from the Eastern Lands, led by Rittevon of Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trickster's Queen
The ''Daughter of the Lioness'' series (also known as the Tricksters series) by Tamora Pierce is a series of two novels set in the fictional Tortall universe. It is centered on Alianne of Pirate's Swoop, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Tortall's legendary lady knight, Alanna the Lioness, who was the subject of '' The Song of the Lioness'' quartet. The novels take place approximately 24 years after the last book in the quartet, '' Lioness Rampant''. History, politics and culture of the Copper Isles Most of the series is set in the fictional Copper Isles, a group of islands roughly west of Tortall, in the Tortall Universe. They were once ruled over by the native raka, whose inheritance came from the mother's line, and who allowed the oldest child to inherit, whatever gender. The Raka are dark-skinned folk who live in tribes. However, the raka were often engaged in disputes between tribes, and when the luarin—white-skinned invaders from the Eastern Lands, led by Rittevon of Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lioness Rampant
''Lioness Rampant'' is a fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the fourth and last in a series of books, ''The Song of the Lioness''. It details an adventure of the knight Alanna of Trebond, and her final battle with her archenemy, Duke Roger of Conte. Characters * Alanna of Trebond – Heroine. * Jonathan of Conté – Prince, and later king of Tortall; Alanna's friend and former paramour. * Gareth of Naxen the Younger – one of Alanna's friends; has succeeded his father as governor of the capital city. * Raoul of Goldenlake – Another of Alanna's friends, and commander of the King's bodyguard. * Alex of Tirragen – Yet another friend of Alanna's, who defects to her enemies' side. * George Cooper – The capital city's 'King of the Thieves': Jonathan's spy, and ultimately Alanna's fiancé. * Thom of Trebond – Alanna's twin brother: a powerful but arrogant magician. * Roger of Conté – Antagonist: Jonathan's cousin and rival. * Liam the Shang Dragon – a master of martial art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Magic
''Wild Magic'' is a fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the first in a series of four books, '' The Immortals''. It details the emergence of the powers of Veralidaine Sarrasri (aka "Daine") as a wild mage and her coming to Tortall. Plot introduction ''Wild Magic'' is set in the same world as '' The Song of the Lioness'' quartet. Daine's family was killed earlier in the year by raiders and after enacting revenge upon the raiders, she runs away to find a new life. She gets a job as an assistant to the horsemistress of Tortall's Queen's Riders, and she learns new things about herself and gains a new family. Plot summary The reader is introduced to Veralidaine, (who goes by Daine), a thirteen-year-old girl who can speak to animals. Daine meets Onua, the woman in charge of the horses for the "Queen's Riders", (the group of warriors who ride with and for the Queen), and is hired to help bring up a group of new ponies to the capital of Tortall. Along the way, Daine and Onua are attacked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrier (novel)
''Terrier'' is a young adult fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the first book in the ''Provost's Dog'' trilogy and the fifteenth book set in the Tortall Universe. It tells the story of Rebakah "Beka" Cooper, the ancestor of George Cooper from ''Song of the Lioness'' and Alianne from ''Trickster's Choice'' and ''Trickster's Queen''. It is set 200 years prior to the bulk of the Tortall novels. Plot summary The story is told in the form of a series of journal entries made by Beka Cooper as she trains to become a Provosts Dog, a nickname for the police men and women in the employ of the Lord Provost of Tortall, with a prelude taken from Eleni Cooper's diary in which she relates Beka's story to her son George. Beka is also the surrogate daughter of the Provost, having helped him capture a band of dangerous criminals when she was only 8 years old. Lord Gershom adopts her, her mother, and her brothers and sisters from the "scummer" life of Mutt Piddle Lane, where the very poor live. Beka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Knight
''Lady Knight'' is the fourth book in the ''Protector of the Small'' quartet by Tamora Pierce. This book is Kel's first appearance as a Knight of the Realm. Plot summary War with the neighboring country of Scanra is declared at last, and Kel finds herself in charge of a refugee camp. Her district commander, Lord Wyldon, has chosen not to place her in control of a border post or a portion of the army like the other knights, so she's certain that he wishes to keep her—who, as a woman, he views as inferior in combat to males—out of fighting. However, it is revealed that she was chosen for her post because she is the only knight Wyldon knows who wouldn't discriminate against those not of noble blood. Kel soon comes to realize that these refugees, torn from their homes, robbed of their wealth and self-respect, are her responsibility. She must feed them, house them, and keep them safe from harm far too close to the Scanran border. She is able to be a hero, even outside of the battl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Realms Of The Gods
''The Realms of the Gods'' is a fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the fourth and last in a series of books, '' The Immortals''. Plot introduction (From the back of the book cover) Daine and the mage Numair are faced with certain death when they are suddenly swept into the mystical realms of the gods, where Daine learns the secrets of her past. But she and Numair are both needed in the mortal world to help fight the desperate war that is raging in Tortall. And so they undertake the journey home – a dangerous journey that will teach them about life and about each other. Their path leads them to the final clash, which involves both gods and immortals – a battle in which the only chance for Tortall's future lies with Daine and her wild magic. Set in Tortall during the reign of King Jonathan IV and Queen Thayet, ''Realms of the Gods'' is the final book in '' The Immortals'' series, which chronicles a time when the world is invaded by immortal creatures. Plot summary In this final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Mage
''Emperor Mage'' is a 1994 fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the third in a series of four books, '' The Immortals''. It details the peace delegation sent by Tortall to Carthak which Daine joins, to save the emperor's birds. Plot introduction Daine travels with a Tortallan embassy to Carthak in order to help cure the Emperor's birds of a mysterious sickness, as well to improve relations with the hostile country. Plot summary Daine is sent with a delegation that includes both Sir Gareths of Naxen, Alanna the Lioness, and Numair Salmalin, to the Emperor Mage of Carthak, in hopes that she can smooth the international relations by helping with his prized birds. All seems well in the elaborate court of the charming emperor, who continues to proclaim his innocence in stirring up troubles in Tortall and seems to truly care for his prized aviary. This soothes the nervous delegation, though the situation is complicated by Numair, who had to flee Carthak and Ozorne's ire several years befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squire (Tamora Pierce Novel)
''Squire'' is the third book in the series ''Protector of the Small'' by fantasy author Tamora Pierce. It details Keladry of Mindelan's (Kel's) continuing quest for knighthood. Plot summary ''Squire'' tells the story of Keladry of Mindelan's years as a squire, between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. Having passed the "big examinations", Kel becomes a squire without a knight-master. While she becomes frustrated at waiting for offers from knights, her best friend, Nealan of Queenscove, becomes squire to Alanna the Lioness, the first lady knight in Tortall, and Kel's personal hero. While Kel is disappointed at not becoming the Lioness's squire, she shortly receives an equally prestigious offer from Lord Raoul of Goldenlake, commander of the elite King's Own and a personal friend to the Lioness. As Lord Raoul's squire, she travels with the King's Own and participates in routine duties ranging from chasing rogue centaurs to helping to rebuild villages afflicted by natural disa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squire (novel)
''Squire'' is the third book in the series ''Protector of the Small'' by fantasy author Tamora Pierce. It details Keladry of Mindelan's (Kel's) continuing quest for knighthood. Plot summary ''Squire'' tells the story of Keladry of Mindelan's years as a squire, between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. Having passed the "big examinations", Kel becomes a squire without a knight-master. While she becomes frustrated at waiting for offers from knights, her best friend, Nealan of Queenscove, becomes squire to Alanna the Lioness, the first lady knight in Tortall, and Kel's personal hero. While Kel is disappointed at not becoming the Lioness's squire, she shortly receives an equally prestigious offer from Lord Raoul of Goldenlake, commander of the elite King's Own and a personal friend to the Lioness. As Lord Raoul's squire, she travels with the King's Own and participates in routine duties ranging from chasing rogue centaurs to helping to rebuild villages afflicted by natural disas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloodhound (novel)
''Bloodhound'', by Tamora Pierce, is the second novel in a fictional trilogy, ''Provost's Dog'', about a young Provost guard-woman in a fantasy kingdom called Tortall. The first book was called ''Terrier'', and the third is called ''Mastiff''. ''Bloodhound'' continues the story of how Beka Cooper manages to survive as a Provost Guard, or a Dog, in the Lower City slums of Tortall. In this book, she travels to Port Caynn to investigate a silver coin counterfeiting ring and faces many obstacles as she tries to root out and stop the crime. Background ''Bloodhound'' came out on April 14, 2009, in the United States as a hardback copy. Like the first novel, the narration of ''Bloodhound'' is written in a first-person point of view, from the perspective of the main character, Rebakah (Beka) Cooper. Beka Cooper's series connects to the other Tortall books in that she is the six-times great-grandmother of George Cooper from '' Alanna: The First Adventure''. Rosto the Piper, the Cor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |