Battle Magic is the eleventh book set in the Emelanese Universe. The book is a prequel to The Will of the Empress, where accounts of a war are described. This book features Briar Moss, Rosethorn, and Evumeimei Dingzai, and how they survived a brutal war between Yanjing and Gyongxe.
Inside the book[]
Cover flap summary[]
- "THE DRUMS OF WAR ARE BEATING.
Mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy are visiting the mystical mountain kingdom of Gyongxe when they are suddenly called away The emperor of Yanjing has invited them to see his glorious gardens.
During their brief stay, though, the mages see far more than splendid flowers. They see the emperor's massive army, his intense cruelty, and the devastating magic that keeps his power in place.
It's not till they leave that they discover he's about to launch a major invasion of Gyongxe. The mountain land is home to many temples...including the First Temple of the Living Circle, which Rosethorn has vowed to defend.
With time running out, the mages race to warn their Gyongxin friends of the emperor's plans.
Duty, mystery, magic, and terror will drive them apart on the way. And while new friends will do their best to bring the mages together again on the field of battle, deadly enemies hide in every mountain pass, just waiting to destroy them." - —Battle Magic, 2013 hardcover edition
Dedication[]
- "To the veterans
Family and not,
Friends and not,
Past, present, future,
Because William Tecumseh Sherman was right
And war is all hell." - —Dedication of Battle Magic
Plot introduction[]
Set two years before the events of The Will of the Empress, Evvy, Briar, and Rosethorn, are caught in a vicious war between Yanjing and Gyongxe after their adventures in Chammur.
Characters[]
- Briar Moss
- Evvy
- Rosethorn
- Luvo
- Weishu (antagonist)
- Jia Jui (antagonist)
- Parahan (supporting character)
- Soudamini (supporting character)
Publication background[]
Battle Magic was originally scheduled for publication in 2012.[1] However, the publication date was pushed back to September 24, 2013.[2] Tamora Pierce worked on the book from August 2011 till its publication. She first mentioned the title in a blog post on her personal livejournal without explicitly saying that it was the next Emelan book.[3]
The hardcover edition was first published by Scholastic Corporation on September 24, 2013. The Kindle edition was published October 1, 2013.[4]
External links[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Tamora Pierce's website (overview on the left), retrieved on August 29, 2011
- ↑ Product page on Amazon.com
- ↑ "Catching Up" on Pierce's livejournal, retrieved on August 29, 2011
- ↑ Goodreads site for Battle Magic editions
See also[]
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| Battle Magic | |
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| Set in Gyongxe and Yanjing in 1041 KF during the Gyongxin War | |
| Main characters | Briar Moss • Rosethorn • Evumeimei Dingzai • Luvo • Parahan • Soudamini • God-King • Jangbu Dokyi |
| Antagonists | Weishu • Jia Jui |
| Places | Yanjing: Winter Palace; Gyongxe: Temple of the Sealed Eye; Emelan: Winding Circle |
| Other | Treasures of the Living Circle |
| other The Circle Reforged novels: The Will of the Empress • Melting Stones • Battle Magic | |