This Is The July-September Open Thread For Merlinscribe

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An open thread where people can ask questions and make comments. Now appearing quarterly for your record-keeping pleasure.

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Re: The second Great War

[merlinscribe]

I am delighted to tell you that as soon as the Dragon Prophecy Trilogy is finished, I will be writing another trilogy not merely set during the Second Endarkened War, but one that deals with the Battle of the Seven at Vel-al-Amion. Its work-title (which will certainly be changed before publication) is The Glory of the Autumn, and it takes place nearly ten thousand years after the Dragon Prophecy Trilogy. With the help of the Elves, humans have risen from primitive hunter-gatherers to civilized farmers and city-builders. Several generations ago (in human terms), the Elves decided their care and protection was no longer needed, and withdrew to their own lands to allow humans to decide their own destiny, though Elves and Men still interact far more freely than they do in Kellen's time, of course. The world they all inhabit is still vast and green and fertile, and no one expects the King of the Endarkened to attack once more.

If all goes as planned, you'll get to see not only the beginning of the High Magick, but you'll meet some old friends as well.

I hope someday to write the story that immediately follows the Obsidian Trilogy, but I can tell you a little right now. Kellen and Vestakia marry, and for a while they go traveling. Kellen has always wanted to visit the Selken Isle, so they do (and have quite an adventure!) When they return home, they settle at the western edge of the Elvenlands. Occasionally they visit Armethalieh, and some of their children eventually settle there.

As for Cilarnen, while the history of Tiercel and Harrier's time refers to him as "First Magistrate Cilarnen", as the Arch-Mage of the City, he's got his work cut out for him getting the people to accept his reforms, and discovers that the truth is rarely plain and never ever simple.

I think I will be able to answer at least a few of your questions about Shalkan in Blade of Empire, interestingly enough. Of course, that may simply raise even more.

Re: The second Great War

[randirelarwen]

Wow... just wow, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Every time I read or listen to the books I come up with more.
While I am asking, I noticed that in the Obsidian Trilogy audiobooks, the pronunciation Vieliessar Farcarinon is different than in the audio version of Crown of Vengeance. Was that on purpose? And what is the correct pronunciation? Also, I think the Obsidian Trilogy would make an amazing trilogy of movies.
I am very excited that I can look forward to finding out about the Second Endarkened War and the events of Vel-al- Amion! It sounds like it will live up to my expectations a thousand times over.
While I believe that it would be interesting to read more about Kellen and Cilarnen's future lives, you have satisfied my curiosity. I am a believer in that, if the story is over, it is over, and there is no point in trying to continue to suck the life out of an ending. We, the readers, have to accept these facts and use our imaginations to find our own endings, lest we be disappointed with the truth.
I am sure that Blade of Empire will raise more questions but I look forward to having more questions to ask.

Thank you so much,
Miriam Lane