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Scion of Cyador: The New Novel in the Saga of Recluce
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Product Description
Scion of Cyador continues the story begun in Magi'i of Cyador. Exploring the rich depths of the history of Recluce, Magi'i of Cyador introduced Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. A diligent student mage who lacked blind devotion, Lorn was made a lancer officer and shipped off to the frontier--a career that comes with a 50% mortality rate.
Having survived his extended stint fighting both barbarian raiders and the giant beasts of the Accursed Forest, Lorn has proven himself to be a fine officer . . . perhaps too fine an officer. As his prowess has grown, so has his number of enemies and rivals. Too much success has made him a marked man. When he returns to his home, both he and his young family become targets while all of Cyad is in upheaval over deadly political infighting. But Lorn is now hardened, a deadly fighter himself, especially when the Empire is at stake.
Scion of Cyador is the completion of another grand story in the Recluce saga.
Scion of Cyador is the eleventh book in the saga of Recluce.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #251308 in Books
- Published on: 2001-12-09
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 1.19" h x 4.17" w x 6.77" l, .74 pounds
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- 736 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Set in the fantasy series the Saga of Recluse and following the characters featured in Magi'i of Cyador, this novel advances the story of Lorn. He is a brilliant man from a respected family who uses his combined prowess as a talented soldier and a magical adept to foresee problems slightly before they occur and then ruthlessly deal with them, so they don't cause worse catastrophes. He's aided in his quest to keep his beloved city of Cyador safe by his magical use of a looking glass in which he can see what his enemies and loved ones are doing. His helpmate and consort, Ryalth, is a singular and exceptionally talented woman, the head of her own merchant house, a rarity for a female in Cyador. Her advice is a constant source of aid and inspiration to Lorn. Making life more precarious is the failure of the magic in the towers that power the army's lances. Also, Cyador's emperor is dying, and he hasn't yet picked a successor. As the story progresses, Lorn becomes ever more able as a commander and magician, and the challenges he faces grow in scope as scores of political enemies, hordes of barbarians and various ever deadlier assassins threaten him and his family. Though the outcome of who will be the next emperor of Cyador is never in doubt, Modesitt meticulously catalogues the details that go into Lorn's rise to greatness. Military buffs should enjoy the stupidity of the army's decisions, while marveling at the fantastic swath one heroic man armed with a magic mirror can cut through politics. (Sept.)
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From Library Journal
Lacking the blind commitment necessary for the calling of a mage, Lorn'alt joins the Mirror Lancers of Cyador and quickly rises in the ranks through his tactical brilliance and willingness to break the rules. With success, however, comes rivalryDand as his land undergoes turmoil, Lorn and his family become targets for a host of enemies. Modesitt's latest novel in the "Recluce" series portrays the transformation of a talented young man into a determined and deadly warrior who struggles to maintain his compassion in the face of war's horrors. The author displays a rare talent for portraying the day-to-day affairs of a vividly detailed world in which chaos and order form a dynamic duality. A good choice for most fantasy collections.
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From Booklist
The direct sequel to Magi'i of Cyador [BKL Ap 1 00] makes enough references to the earlier adventures of series protagonist Lorn, an apprentice mage exiled to the frontier as a cavalry officer for unorthodox thinking, that its readers will benefit from familiarity with Magi'i . Thanks to the number of narrow escapes he has made, Lorn has acquired a reputation as a survivor, as well as a gifted if unorthodox officer. He and his wife, Ryalth, have to contemplate raising their son in a time of turmoil made worse by the unexpected death of Cyador's emperor and the usual high number of claimants to the throne. Although notably faster paced than Magi'i , which was largely a coming-of-age story, Scion still treats matters of responsibility and deciding when to act--common themes in Modesitt's work--quite well. At the end, Lorn occupies the imperial throne, but since he is a major figure in the series, we probably haven't seen the last of him. Roland Green
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