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DeryniUniverse
universe44 books1970
Historical fantasy and fantasy, tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in secondary world and medieval.
“In the kingdom of Gwynedd, power is at once a sacrament and a heresy.”
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Start with Deryni Rising →
includes Chronicles of the Deryni, The Histories of King Kelson, The Heirs of Saint Camber, Legends of Saint Camber, The Childe Morgan
The Roses of RoazonNovel
Cherith Baldrystandalone novel2004
Dark fantasy, about demons and faith and religion, set in europe.
“Behind the throne of the dukedom, dark forces are at work that will attempt to strip Joscelin of his title and have him banished for heresy.”
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The RiftwarUniverse
universe44 books1982
Epic fantasy.
“On the world of Midkemia a tear opens in the air itself, a rift hung between stars, and through it march the armies of an empire from another world entirely.”
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Start with Magician →
includes Kelewan Empire, Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], The Riftwar Legacy, Serpentwar Saga, Krondor's Sons, Darkwar Saga, Riftwar Saga, Conclave of Shadows
Sword of the Rightful KingNovel
Jane Yolenstandalone novel2003
Adventurous in tone, set in british isles.
World of Ice and FireUniverse
universe19 books1980
Epic fantasy, dark in tone, about war.
“Winter is coming, and the men who forget it die first.”
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Start with A Game of Thrones →
includes A Song of Ice and Fire, Targaryen History
A Song for ArbonneNovel
Guy Gavriel Kaystandalone novel1992
Emotional in tone, about music and war.