A “beautifully lyrical” sword and sorcery adventure, starring a courageous young heroine—the first book in the Chronicles of the Cheysuli epic fantasy series (Romantic Times)
Exiled for more than two decades, a race of magical shapeshifting warriors wage a battle against the sorcerers who have threatened their very existence . . .
They were the Cheysuli, a race of magical warriors gifted with the ability to assume animal shape at will. For centuries, they had been allies to the King of Homana, treasured champions of the realm. Until a king’s daughter ran away with a Cheysuli liege man and caused a war of annihilation against the Cheysuli race.
Twenty-five years later, the Cheysuli were hunted exiles in their own land, feared for their sorcery, their shapeshifting.
This is the story of Alix, the daughter of that ill-fated union between Homanan princess and Cheysuli warrior, and her struggle to master the call of magic in her blood, and accept her place in an ancient prophecy she cannot deny.
Exiled for more than two decades, a race of magical shapeshifting warriors wage a battle against the sorcerers who have threatened their very existence . . .
They were the Cheysuli, a race of magical warriors gifted with the ability to assume animal shape at will. For centuries, they had been allies to the King of Homana, treasured champions of the realm. Until a king’s daughter ran away with a Cheysuli liege man and caused a war of annihilation against the Cheysuli race.
Twenty-five years later, the Cheysuli were hunted exiles in their own land, feared for their sorcery, their shapeshifting.
This is the story of Alix, the daughter of that ill-fated union between Homanan princess and Cheysuli warrior, and her struggle to master the call of magic in her blood, and accept her place in an ancient prophecy she cannot deny.
Book Details
Format:
eBook
Price:
2.99 CAD / 7.99 USD
Published: 1984-02-07
ISBN: 9781101651278
Imprint:
DAW Books
Page Count: 224
Praise for the Chronicles of the Cheysuli:
“The stuff of which good fantasy is made—dauntless heroes and heroines fighting powers of evil, romance, sorcery—all made credible by the author’s skill.” —Kliatt
“The plot, with unexpected bends, knows where it’s going and keeps reader interest from flagging…. A definite cut above the average sword and sorcery novel.” —Fantasy Review
“Ms. Roberson writes in a beautifully lyrical style, with a perceptive sense of drama that enthralls the reader.” —Romantic Times
“Intricate, detailed, full of sympathetic characters and villains alike.” —S.F. Chronicle
“With every book, the magic of Jennifer Roberson waxes stronger and stronger. Wrought with an epic mysticism and power, the continuing strands of the Cheysuli saga glimmer with the sheen of excellence.” —Rave Reviews
