Citadel of the Sky (Thrones of the Firstborn Book 1) (32 page)
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Authors: Chrysoula Tzavelas
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The next book in the
Thrones of the Firstborn
series is
Green Wild
. It should be available in spring of 2016.
T
he main of
our story takes place in Lor Seleni, the heart of Ceria from which all strength springs forth.
The following is an incomplete listing of The Scions of the Royal Blood, Protectors of Ceria and Wardens of the Holy Mount, in order of succession:
His Royal Majesty, King Shonathan II
, blessed with a perfect memory. Represented by a mirror.
Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess Jerya
, his eldest daughter. Represented by a hawk.
Her Serene Highness, the Princess Tiana
, his younger daughter. Represented by lightning.
His Highness, Prince Yithiere
, younger brother of the King. Represented by a wolf.
His Highness, Prince Cathay
, the King’s nephew. Represented by a hunting cat.
Her Highness, Princess Gisen
, the King’s niece. Represented by a white horse.
His Highness, Prince Jant
, uncle to the King. Represented by a fox.
Her Highness, Princess Shanasee
, the King’s cousin. Represented by a candleflame.
His Highness, Prince Seandri
, the King’s cousin. Represented by a red stag.
Lady Kiar Suan,
a natural daughter of the Royal Blood. Represented by a sword and shield.
Antecedents and Counselors
The Regency Court manages the day to day life of the Royal Blood, among many other tasks.
His Excellency, Chancellor Bryn Hale
Her Ladyship, Iriss Bascomb
, Regent to Princess Jerya
Her Ladyship, Lisette Conra
, Regent to the Princess Tiana
Lady Yevonne Huar
, Regent to Princess Gisen
Her Ladyship, Cara Mistonte
, Regent to Princess Shanasee
His Lordship, Harthen Byerres
, Regent to Prince Seandri
Her Highness Lady Juline Ingae
, wife of Prince Jant and mother of Princess Shanasee
His Highness Lord Jaime Eircede
, widower of Princess Rinta and father of Princess Gisen
Her Highness Lady Siana Calain
, widow of Prince Pell and mother of Prince Cathay
Her Majesty, Queen Annis
, dwelling at the Hypana Ducal Court
Lawmakers from the Six Duchies
Lord Terrence Aubin
of Borzee, land of tumbled hills and crashing cliffs, along the western coast
Lord Donatien Wichard
of Kanura, mountain land rising from the Telamic Sea
Lady Rosalyn Scott
of Ardoza, fair southern land of wine and silk
Lord Millard Bellamont
of Ingae, the richest farmland in all of Ceria
Lord Warrane Dunstan
of Dalein, the northern orchards
Lord Jasper Gueran
of Hypana, the forestlands farthest north
His Grace, Dorian III
, Magister of the Citadel of the Sky
The Blood bastard,
Benjen Black
, great-uncle to the current King, who twice brought a Blight to Ceria and once saved it.
The first King,
Shin Savanyel
, given dominion over Ceria by the Firstborn
King Math III
, Shonathan’s elder brother, who died fighting Benjen
Prince Benjin
, his infant son, kidnapped and murdered by Benjen Black at the start of his second Blight
Prince Pell
, Shonathan’s younger brother, an architect
Princess Rinta
, Shonathan’s younger sister, a librarian
Princess Viani
, aunt of the current King, a famous beauty, and well-favored with the Royal magic.
Lord Tomas Ferya
, the Crown Regent, recently departed in an upsetting way
Lord Zavien Eircede
, a Regent for Prince Yithiere
Lord Geoseph Yarzee
, a Regent for Prince Jant
Lord Sennic Ardoza
, a Regent for Prince Cathay
Natina Suan
, mother of Lady Kiar
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T
his book would not exist
without the efforts and contributions of many, many people:
My wonderful editor who said "you don't need to list me" yet did most of the heavy lifting, and my husband, who did the rest.
My cover artist, Ravven Kitsune.
As well: Cathy Maginn, Stacy and Neil Laughlin, Michelle Curtis, my little brother Nathan Fall, the marvelous Jason Rogers (phantom reviewer extraordinaire), Carl Rigney, Rachel Cotterill, Robin D. Owens, Leah Weaver, Robert Maughan, Karen, Sara Harville, Althea Clark, Catherine Sharp, Max Kaehn, Lori Lum, Kayla I.,Trip Space-Parasite, Dina S Willner, Christine Chen, Michael Brewer, Deborah Donoghue, Rick Saada, Ted Butler, Brian Fried, Don, Beth & Meghan Ferris, Beth aka Scifibookcat, Holly Tidd, TRS, Gunnar Högberg, Christopher Sarnowski, SwordFire, Noel Thingvall, Gretchen, Catie Murphy, Candice Bailey, Mikaela Lind, Patrick Reitz, Sarah Brown, April Steenburgh, Tom Ladegard, Angie Mathues, Camille R Lofters, Michael Stevens, Suzanne or Zanne, Helene Wecker, Franklin Nacobo Krause, Christie V. Howard, Kristina Zimmermann, Kalen "Zuki" Boley, Rachel Gollub, Jeff Jensen, Mayer Turkin, Robert Early, Tasha Turner Lennhoff, Paul Knappenberger, Sarah B, Katherine Malloy, Chad Bowden, Cesar Cesarotti, Kisha Delain, Kathleen T Hanrahan, along with other friends, Hadites, word warriors and anonymous supporters.
And then there's Kay Perry who's in it for the fudge.
A
s an Air Force kid
, Chrysoula went to twelve schools in twelve years and spent a lot of time wondering what made people tick. Books, it turned out, helped with that question. These days she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, which includes many small and demanding creatures who fight over her attention.
Citadel Of The Sky
is her fifth book.
For more information, find her online
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