The Riftwar Cycle Facts: Things You Shouldn't Miss About It
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In this piece, we will discuss some things that you may not know about the series of short stories.
For instance, did you know that 'The Riftwar Cycle' was based on a series of books written by Raymond E. Feist and Gordon R. Dickson? Or that there are several different versions of the story?
Read on to know more about the amazing 'The Riftwar Cycle' series.
Character
There are a number of interesting and well-developed characters in 'The Riftwar Cycle' fantasy book.
Prince Arutha conDoin is the protagonist of 'Silverthorn' and 'A Darkness at Sethanon', as well as a fantasy character in 'Magician'. He later appears in the 'Riftwar Legacy' and 'Krondor's Sons' novels.
He is a young boy and the middle child of Duke Borric of Crydee and Catherine, King Rodric's aunt. He is noted as having black moods, dark mage, and being unlikable in comparison to his elder brother Lyam.
As a younger son, he was expected to either join the military or be handed a lesser earldom in the border baronies. Swordmaster Fannon, Father Tully, and the wizard Kulgan all trained him.
Lyam conDoin was the son of Duke Borric conDoin of Crydee and Catherine, King Rodric IV's aunt. He was born in Castle Crydee.
He was the eldest of four children, including a younger brother, Arutha, and a younger sister, Carline. As a member of the royal family, he was born a Prince of the Realm. Father Tully, Swordmaster Fannon, and Kulgan the magician taught him as a kid.
During his childhood, he was notorious for making trouble and was frequently reprimanded for breaching regulations when found. Lyam was 20 years old at the time of Pug's Choosing, before the Riftwar began, and was two years older than Arutha.
Macros the Black (born Hawk) is indeed a magician who resided on Sorcerer's Isle, a tiny island surrounded by hazardous currents and numerous rocks. He is Midkemia's and Kelewan's most strong and knowledgeable wizard.
He is not limited to one magical route, but rather follows all ways. He served as Pug's mentor. Elements of his past are revealed all through the series, and in A Darkness at Sethanon, he recites his autobiography to Pug and Tomas.
He alleged to have been born in a faraway world and to have lived from the beginning of time. He can see into the future, but he argues that he is constrained by his deeds and must play a certain role.
Pug, also known as Milamber on Kelewan, is Midkemia's most powerful magician, aside from Macros the Black. He is an orphan from Crydee who was the best friend of his adoptive father's son, Tomas, as a youngster.
Pug becomes Kulgan the Magician's apprentice and is caught during a raid to investigate the Tsurani rift machine.
On Kelewan, he is first a slave until his magical aptitude is recognized, at which point he became a Black Robe magician on Kelewan. Macros claims near the end of the story that Pug is a Sorcerer restricted solely by his own powers, which mirror those of Macros.
Jimmy the Hand is The Upright Man's son, albeit he is ignorant of this. The Upright Man is the commander of the Mockers, Krondor's thieving gang.
Jimmy grew raised on the streets as a pickpocket and thief; he has great aptitude as a thief and is reputed to be extremely swift and dextrous. Jimmy encounters Arutha conDoin in Krondor and assists him in meeting the Mockers in order to help him flee the city.
Megarson, Tomas a character in 'Magician' and Pug's foster brother in Crydee, inherited the mantle of Ashen-Shugar, a Dragon Lord who governed Midkemia in antiquity with his race until battling with and being destroyed by the Midkemian gods and kingdom.
Through Macros the Black's intrigues, he becomes part Human, part Dragon Lord, and the Warleader and Royal Consort of the elves in Elvandar.
There are characters like demon king and dark queen having dark powers in the short stories. The broken crown of the fantasy kingdom is a major story.
There are several different versions of 'The Riftwar Cycle' fantasy story, and each one is just as fascinating as the last. The original version was published in 1982, and it tells the story of Pug's journey from farm boy to master sorcerer.
A revised edition was released in 1993, which includes additional content and a new ending. In addition to these two versions, 'The Riftwar Cycle' has also been adapted into a series of books and video games.
Inspiration And Development
'The Riftwar Cycle' was based on a series of books written by Raymond E. Feist and Gordon R. Dickson.
The story was originally conceived as a game between the two authors, who would take turns creating different sections of the world having human magicians. The first book in the series, 'Magician', was published in 1982.
There are several different versions of 'The Riftwar Cycle' story, each with its own unique set of characters and plot points of ancient evil.
The most recent version of the story is known as 'The Chaos War Trilogy', which was published in 2011.
Film And Television Adaptations: There have been several attempts to adapt 'The Riftwar Cycle' for film or television, but none of them have been successful. The most recent attempt was in 2009 when a pilot episode for a potential TV series was filmed.
Other Miscellaneous Facts
'The Riftwar Cycle' is a series of books written by Raymond E. Feist and Gordon R. Dickson.
The story is based on the war between two different worlds: Midkemia and Kelewan.
'The Riftwar Cycle' is one of the most successful book series of all time, with over 25 million copies sold.
FAQs
Is 'The Riftwar Cycle' finished?
The final battle is not very decisive, there can be a continuation. There is no definite answer, as Feist has not stated whether or not he plans to write any more books in the series. So fans of the fantasy worlds will just have to wait and see what happens!
How many books are in 'The Riftwar Cycle'?
As of right now, there are 12 books in 'The Riftwar Cycle'. However, as mentioned before, there are several different versions of the story, so that number could change in the future.
What comes after 'The Riftwar Saga'?
Again, there is no definite answer, as Feist has not stated what he plans to write next fantasy book.
How many 'Midkemia' books are there?
As of right now, there are only two books in the 'Midkemia' series: 'The Riftwar Saga' and 'The Serpentwar Saga'.
When was 'The Riftwar Saga' written?
The first novel in 'The Riftwar Saga', 'Magician', was published in 1982. So the series has been around for quite some time!
What happens to Tomas in 'Magician'?
Tomas is taken prisoner at the end of 'Magician' and is eventually freed in 'The Empire Trilogy'. He then goes on to become a great sorcerer and champion of the people.
In what order should I read 'The Riftwar'?
There is no definite answer, as each reader's experience will be different. However, we generally recommend reading 'The Riftwar Saga' first, and then 'The Serpentwar Saga'. Or just read in chronological order.
How many books are planned for the 'Firemane Saga'?
As of right now, there are only two books in the 'Firemane Saga': 'The Dragonwar Cycle' and 'The Demonwar Cycle'.
Where do the black robes practice the magic of the greater path?
The black robes practice their magic in the city of Sethanon. The greater path is a dark and dangerous form of magic that should only be used in extreme cases.
Who wrote 'The Riftwar Cycle' series?
'The Riftwar Cycle' series was written by Raymond E. Feist and Gordon R. Dickson.
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