The Realm of the Gelans- the essential bits!
The chronicles follow the fortunes of the Royal House of Glassmirron as its members hurtle towards a destiny almost too fantastical to imagine- but not quite!
In a world in which those who wear the crowns are always at risk- plotting the downfall of rulers is a way of life.
In a place, where dragons, griffin pirates and Mother Death sweep across the land, one false step will be the last!
Add to this a mystical race of beings known as the Gelans and you have a world where even friends can be traitors and “love is always dangerous”.
Here, the past stalks your every footstep even though you may never realise it and being royal can be a catastrophe!
“Through the Eye of the Gelan” is actually the third in the series of the Chronicles of Realm of the Gelans and follows the fortunes of Justin, a renegade prince on the run, intent on revenge. As he clashes with grotesque creatures of the night and pits his wits against the powerful queens of Fayerling and Nightingley and their scheming underlings, he unleashes a world of darkness.
Helped only by Chari,[16], her sister, Fi, [10] and the mysterious wolf of ancient legend he learns that in a world of magic, power and intrigue, the true monsters are human and though love sometimes triumphs, it is at a huge cost.
If you want to learn more about Justin’s tempestuous past look out for:
The Bed of Blood [book2]
If you want to know what happens next watch out for:
Chilmea’s Sword.
Order of the eight books comprising The Realm of the Gelans:
Book1 The Realm of the Gelans
Book2 The Bed of Blood
Book3 Through the Eye of the Gelan
These books form a trilogy within the overall octet and the best order to read them is 3 followed by either 2 or 4
Book4 Chilmea’s Sword (This will be the next book to be published)
Book 5 , 6 7 complete the chronicles and book 8 provides an account of events from book 2 until the end of book 7 through the eyes of one of the chronicle’s most enigmatic and important characters [more information about these stories to follow at a later date]
In the meantime, here is a brief synopsis of the books 1,2 3 and 4
Book1 The Realm of the Gelans
Though the first in the sequence- for maximum impact it is best read either after book 4 or after book5 .”The Realm of the Gelans” begins with the last great battle of The Great Rebellion and then tells the story of the adventures of a trainee sorceress, a prince and their companions, a wolf called Misdow, a dragon known as Cracklesmoke and a goblie ice pony named Icewing . It is set over 700 years before the events described in book 3 and only the dragons still remember the significance of these events and the doom threatened by a vengeful goblie’s vow. For if ever a king rules one of the countries of Thym the Royal House of Glassmirron will face the goblie’s fearful curse!
Book2 The Bed of Blood
Tells the story of the events leading up to Queen Spes’ flight to our world and Thomas Starmereion adventures as the famed Sapphire Knight. It also follows Justin’s childhood and his tempestuous relationship with his mother. Many of the incidents referred to in book 3 are explained in this story. So, if you want to know more about the events surrounding Francis’ death; the slaying of the castle lizard; a kidnap by griffin pirates; the feared Death Squad and why Justin commits treason- as well as the excitement surrounding the annual schreecher races-this is the book for you!
Book3 Through the Eye of the Gelan
The action takes place within the space of about 10 days in Sunlee[June] and begins immediately book 2 ends.
Chari, Fi and the wolf Ismowd rescue Justin and the group begin the perilous task of returning Princess Gloria to her mother, Queen Superbia.
Mother Death and the feared Forest of Timor; the Pit and its chimaera; the Eyrie and its Talon schreechers, the Throat of Hell and its flaming spirits- all bar the group’s way to the Gelan’s Eye and the journey’s end -but it is not the monstrous creatures of Thym or its colossal physical challenges that pose the greatest threat- it is not knowing how cruel the human enemies can be!
Book4 Chilmea’s Sword
The action takes place over the period of nearly a year, as the goblie’s curse begins to unfold.
During the story, Justin and Thomas learn the truth about each other and face the dangers posed by the court chamberlain Master Innuendus and the scheming Duchess. More terrifyingly they battle against Raheel, the Sorceress, who is bent on punishing Thomas through his son.
Chari and Fi return again to help Justin, and Spes returns briefly to face Thomas.
After 700 years the Great dragons once more become involved in human affairs as they intervene when Jurist a great Golden Dragon is threatened. As the story draws to a close all find themselves facing the wrath of the Sorceress before those who deserve happiness finally enjoy it.
But all is not what it seems- the prospect of a king has become a reality! It is now only a matter of time before the goblie’s curse strikes.