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The Yellow Silk
''The Yellow Silk'' () is a fantasy novel written by Don Bassingthwaite in 2004. It is the last book in ''The Rogues'', a series of stand-alone novels set in the Forgotten Realms fictional universe. Plot introduction The novel follows the adventures of Kuang Li Chien, an easterner from the country of Shou Lung, and Tychoben Arisaenn, a minor bard who lives in the seedy port town of Spandeliyon, Altumbel. Li Chien arrives in Spandeliyon on an important family mission to find his eldest brother, Yu Mao, who disappeared when the Shou trading expedition he headed was attacked by ''the Sow'', a notorious pirate ship. His only lead is the pirate ship's first mate, a cruel halfling by the name of Brin, who has retired in Spandeliyon. Seeking information about his whereabouts at a dockside tavern called the Wench's Ease, Li Chien meets Tycho, who is playing that night. The two clash immediately, but despite their differences, Tycho tries to warn Li Chien against inquiring too insis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Bassingthwaite
Don Bassingthwaite is a Canadian author from Toronto. Early life and education Bassingthwaite was born in Meaford, Ontario. He played ''Dungeons & Dragons'' in high school, attending the Georgian Bay District Secondary School where his project on the root of squares won the senior secondary division, and for his application of computers he won the District 23 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation book awards. He was one of four Georgian Bay Secondary School Grade 13 students who earned the Wilfrid Laurier University scholarship by winning the Reach for the Top district finals, and was the co-recipient of the three grade 13 English awards for the Meaford Graduation diplomas at Georgian Bay Secondary School. Bassingthwaite continued playing ''Dungeons & Dragons'' while earning a B.A. in anthropology at the University of Toronto. He was a student in the master of museum studies program, also working part-time in the university bookstore, and remained involved in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |