Feast of Souls
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Feast of Souls is a fantasy
novel by Celia S. Friedman
. It is the first book in the Magister Trilogy
. It was published in 2007 by DAW books
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C.S. Friedman, acclaimed author of The Coldfire Trilogy, returns to the epic style which has made her one of the most popular fantasy writers in the genre. In this first book of the trilogy, Friedman introduces readers to a world of high fantasy, replete with vampire-like magical powers, erotic interludes, treachery, war, sorcery, and a draconic creature of horrific power and evil that will have readers eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
novel by Celia S. Friedman
Celia S. Friedman
Celia S. Friedman is a writer of science fiction and fantasy.Friedman writes epic science fiction and fantasy novels which feature complex interweavings of plot and richly detailed settings. To date she has published eight novels, several short stories, and a sourcebook for White Wolf's Vampire:...
. It is the first book in the Magister Trilogy
Magister Trilogy
The Magister Trilogy is a fantasy trilogy written by Celia S. Friedman. It includes:*Feast of Souls *Wings of Wrath *Legacy of Kings .-Background:...
. It was published in 2007 by DAW books
DAW Books
DAW Books is an American science fiction and fantasy publisher, founded by Donald A. Wollheim following his departure from Ace Books in 1971. The company therefore claims to be "the first publishing company ever devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy." The first DAW Book published was...
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C.S. Friedman, acclaimed author of The Coldfire Trilogy, returns to the epic style which has made her one of the most popular fantasy writers in the genre. In this first book of the trilogy, Friedman introduces readers to a world of high fantasy, replete with vampire-like magical powers, erotic interludes, treachery, war, sorcery, and a draconic creature of horrific power and evil that will have readers eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.
Summary
In this fantasy, the first of a new trilogy, a female witch's magic comes at a terrible cost: her own finite life force, which drains away with each spell. Nearly immortal male Magisters, on the other hand, tap a more murderous fuel for their power. No woman has ever found its source, until young Kamala, hardened by life as a child whore, insists on an apprenticeship and secretly becomes an unheard-of female Magister. Meanwhile, Prince Andovan, third son of the avaricious King Danton, is expiring from the baffling Wasting disease, which can only be caused by a Magister. When the enraged king banishes his right-hand Magister, the mysterious and sinister Kostas takes his place, much to the dismay of Andovan's benevolent mother, Queen Gwenofar. As the kingdom threatens to spiral toward a dark age, Kamala and Andovan find their fates entwined. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.Characters
- Kamala, a witch woman from an impoverished, nightmarish background.
- Colivar, a Magister of indeterminate age and background.
- Danton Aurelius, king of the High Kingdom.
- Andovan, third son of Danton.
- Gwynofar, queen and wife of Danton, mother of Andovan. Daughter of the Lord and Lady Protector of Kierdwyn.
- Rhys, bastard half-brother of Gwynofar.
- Ramirus, Magister contracted to the service of Danton and the High Kingdom.
- Kostas, a Magister with apparent sinister motives.
- Sideria, Witch-queen of the Free Peoples and frequent fraternizer with many different Magisters.
- Ethanus, A Magister living a rather solitary life, disconnected from typical Magister society.