Overview[]
With possible annexation into Valdemar at stake, Herald-Mages Savil and Vanyel must resolve a long-standing family feud in a neighboring principality before it erupts into civil war.
Characters[]
Characters appearing or mentioned in this story.
Main characters[]
Major characters[]
- Companion Kellan
- Prince Herrend
- Fiametta Mayard
- Pietro Corlean
Minor characters[]
- Companion Yfandes
- Ambassador Kirlian
- Lancel
- Lady Mayard
- Ricarto "Ric"
- Auntie Relano
- Marian
- Lymond Mayard
- Sieur Mayard
- Esquerry Talient
- Forten
- Sieur Corlean
- Lady Corlean
- Lady Selden
Referenced characters[]
Places[]
- Haven, Valdemar
- Palace Complex, Haven
- Royal Palace of Valdemar, Palace Complex
- Herald's Wing, Royal Palace of Valdemar
- Heralds' Collegium, Palace Complex
- Companion's Stable, Palace Complex
- Principality of Perlona
- Royal Palace of Perlona
- Mayard villa, Perlona
- Temple of Bries, Perlona
Referenced places[]
- Hardorn
- Night Rose Manor, Perlona
Terminology[]
- Sovvan
- Ice-drake
- Heraldic Circle
- Lesser spell of invisibility
- Lifebond
Chronology[]
The story is set a few years after the events of Magic's Pawn. Vanyel is only just beginning to gain a reputation as a powerful Herald-Mage.
In the course of the story, Vanyel also realizes he has survived the initial phase of grief over Tylendel, and begins to accept that he needs to live his life.
Story basis (WARNING! SPOILERS!)[]
The story is clearly based on the Shakespearean drama The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.
| Valdemaran character | Shakespearean character |
|---|---|
| Pietro Corlean | Romeo |
| Fiametta Mayard | Juliet |
| Esquerry Talient | Count Paris |
| Pietro's unnamed best friend | Mercutio |
| Lymond Mayard | Tybalt |
| Marian | Rosaline |
| Prince Herrend | Prince Escalus |
| Sieur Mayard | Capulet |
| Sieur Corlean | Montague |
| Perlona (principality) | Verona (Italian city-state) |