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Ascendant
In the time before the sinking of Atlantis, the government of the southernmost island, Adylonis, is fractured among eight great Houses. Each is a sovereign entity jealous of its power and eager to exercise its ambitions over the rest of the island. However, the greatest city, Moorkai, is ruled by a neutral faction called the University, and the Atlantean Emperor's presence on the island, represented by the priestly order of the Tialsar, maintains the balance of power though esoteric and political maneuvering.
House Thran, in exile on the mainland for centuries for its support of the non-human races, the Kel and Telemet, returns to claim its own after Andalarn Thran. Jarl of the House, appeals personally to the Emperor. The Tialsar, who had been in control of House Thran's resources and secular position, are displaced and resent Aldalarn's return.
House Suum, blood enemy of House Thran even before the exile, is even more resentful of its return, as the two Houses are traditional opponents in the struggle for the Ascendancy, a title conferred only by the University on the pre-eminent House that equates to King of Adylonis.
So let the fur (and scales and skin) fly!
House Thran, in exile on the mainland for centuries for its support of the non-human races, the Kel and Telemet, returns to claim its own after Andalarn Thran. Jarl of the House, appeals personally to the Emperor. The Tialsar, who had been in control of House Thran's resources and secular position, are displaced and resent Aldalarn's return.
House Suum, blood enemy of House Thran even before the exile, is even more resentful of its return, as the two Houses are traditional opponents in the struggle for the Ascendancy, a title conferred only by the University on the pre-eminent House that equates to King of Adylonis.
So let the fur (and scales and skin) fly!
508 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2009
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H. David Blalock
80 books22 followersH. David Blalock has been writing speculative fiction for nearly 50 years. His work has appeared in novels, novellas, stories, articles, reviews, and commentary both in print and online. Since 1996, his fiction has appeared in over two dozen magazines including Pro Se Presents, Aphelion Webzine, Quantum Muse, Shelter of Daylight Magazine, The Harrow, The Three-Lobed Burning Eye, The Martian Wave and many more. His current novel series is the three book Angelkiller Triad from Seventh Star Press. He is editor for parABnormal Magazine from Hiraeth Publishing. His work continues to appear on a regular basis through multiple publishing houses.
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February 16, 2013
The compilation of the first three books of the Thran Saga (Thran Reborn, Burning House, and Tower of Moorkai) - this novel is an expanded and more refined look into the realm of Adlyonis.
After his ancestor sided with the non-humans against his own kind, the House of Thran was exiled to the mainland. Now, many years later, he has returned to re-establish his House and his Name. Except that not only does he have to deal with old enemies, he must also deal with new ones as well as something unexpected - a talent he never knew he had, one that surfaces at a time of great duress.
Once again, Thran finds himself being helped by non-humans. Will he accept their help, or will he choose another path?
After his ancestor sided with the non-humans against his own kind, the House of Thran was exiled to the mainland. Now, many years later, he has returned to re-establish his House and his Name. Except that not only does he have to deal with old enemies, he must also deal with new ones as well as something unexpected - a talent he never knew he had, one that surfaces at a time of great duress.
Once again, Thran finds himself being helped by non-humans. Will he accept their help, or will he choose another path?
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