Green Wild (Thrones of the Firstborn Book 2) (32 page)
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Authors: Chrysoula Tzavelas
Tiana remembered how in the phantasmagory, Jinriki had always been a dark cloud with silver eyes, and for a moment she wondered—
Kiar’s Logos speech became urgent and Twist moved forward a step before holding himself still. Lisette’s arm was light from shoulder to fingers. Something
snapped
.
The mist collapsed into a solid form. But instead of a sword, a naked man uncurled himself. He had golden skin and shaggy hair the color of dried blood and his eyes, when they opened, were silver.
As soon as his eyes opened, he sprang to his feet. Kiar’s speech cut off mid-syllable as she jerked backward.
**Where—?**
said Jinriki’s voice in Tiana’s mind, thin and distant.
“Where—?” said the man, his voice deep and rich and angry.
Minex beamed up at him. “Great Prince. And now I must sleep.”
The man looked down at Minex, then stared down at his hands. Then he looked up, directly at Tiana. With two long strides he crossed the small shrine until he loomed over her. She stared up at him, confused. He had Jinriki’s eyes, but Jinriki had been a sword...
“I heard my master,” said the man bleakly, as Jinriki said the same thing in her mind. “He called to me. It was time to come home. Vengeance didn’t matter anymore.” He hesitated, and his own gaze was as puzzled as Tiana felt. He muttered, “But I couldn’t go. I wanted to, but I couldn’t. Even when he called, I couldn’t leave
you
.”
H
ere ends The Green Wild
, Book 2 of the Thrones of the Firstborn Pentalogy. Shrine of Summer will be available in 2017.
T
hank
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The next book in the
Thrones of the Firstborn
series is
Shrine of Summer
. It should be available in mid-2017.
T
he 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 previous 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
‘
T
his book has been
a long time coming. It could not have existed without the support of Raymond, the skills of Kevin, the cover art of Ravven, the enthusiasm of Rachel H., the feedback of Jenna and Suzanne, and the sharp eyes of Rachel G. and Daniel. Killian and Robin probably helped too.
Special thanks to Matrice, whose offer gave me a reason to write the book, and my supporters on Kickstarter and Patreon, who helped me get the cover.
C
hrysoula started writing as a child
, eventually getting into Carleton College on the strength of a story. After working her way through various forms of paid and volunteer game writing, her first novel in the Senyaza Series was published by a small press in 2012. Since then she’s moved full-time to self-publishing, with an epic fantasy series about girls (Thrones of the Firstborn) and the ongoing Senyaza Series running concurrently. She likes to write about women, magic swords, fallen angels, artificial intelligence, aliens, technology and the power of being human. Her hobbies include fiber arts, coloring books, video games, Regency romances and gardening. She is the mother of two small children.
For more information, find her online
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