Riyria Revelations Series

THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY There is no ancient evil to defeat, no orphan destined for greatness, just two guys in the wrong place at the wrong time. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles until they become the unwitting scapegoats in a plot to murder the king. Sentenced to death, they have only one way out...and so begins this tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. ABOUT THE SERIES The Crown Conspiracy is the first book in the captivating Riyria Revelations. Instead of a string of sequels this six-book fantasy series was conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released so that plot elements are intertwined, yet each book has its only story and conclusion. Eschewing the recent trends in fantasy toward the lengthy, gritty, and dark, the Riyria Revelations brings the genre back to its roots. Avoiding unnecessarily complicated language and world building for its own sake; this series is a distillation of the best elements of traditional fantasy--great characters, a complex plot, humor, and drama all in appropriate measures.

THE SECRET IS IN THE TOWER. THE PROBLEM IS THE BEAST. THE ANSWER IS TWO THIEVES. When a destitute young woman hires Royce and Hadrian to help save her remote village from nocturnal attacks, they are once more drawn into the schemes of the wizard Esrahaddon. While Royce struggles to breech the secrets of an ancient elven tower, Hadrian attempts to rally the villagers to defend themselves against the unseen killer. Once more, what begins with the simple theft of a sword places the two thieves at the center of a firestorm -- but this time the outcome could change the future of Elan. Avempartha is the second of a six book series entitled the Riyria Revelations. This saga is neither a string of sequels nor a lengthy work unnaturally divided. Instead, the Riyria Revelations was conceived as a single epic tale told through six individual episodes. While a book may hint at building mysteries or thickening plots, these threads are not essential to reach a satisfying conclusion to the current episode--which has its own beginning, middle, and end.

Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles—until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom. Can a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires? And so begins the first tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend.

The adventure continues as Royce and Hadrian aid the struggling kingdom of Melengar as it alone stands in defiance against the newly formed empire. War approaches and a desperate gamble behind enemy lines is their only chance at forming an alliance with the Nationalists to the south. But Royce has plans of his own as he uses this opportunity to discover if an ancient wizard is using Riyria as pawns in his own bid for power. To find the truth, Royce must unravel Hadrian’s hidden past. What he discovers will lead them to the end of the known world, on a journey rife with treachery and intrigue.

The New Empire intends to mark its victory over the Nationalists with a bloody celebration. On the high holiday of Wintertide, the Witch of Melengar will be burned and the Heir of Novron executed. On that same day the Empress faces a forced marriage, with a fatal accident soon to follow. The New Empire is confident in the totality of its triumph but there’s just one problem—Royce and Hadrian have finally found the Heir of Novron and they have their own holiday plans.

A PUPPET IS CROWNED. THE TRUE HEIR REMAINS HIDDEN. A ROGUE'S SECRET COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. War has come to Melengar. To save her kingdom, Princess Arista runs a desperate gamble when she defies her brother and hires Royce and Hadrian for a dangerous mission. As the power of the Nyphron Empire grows, so does Royce's suspicion that the wizard Esrahaddon is using the thieves as pawns in his own game. To find the truth, he must unravel the secret of Hadrian's past--what he discovers may end their friendship and break Riyria in two. Performed by Bradley Smith; Chris Genebach;?Laura C Harris; Jonathan Feuer; Niusha Nawab; Duyen Washington; Terence Aselford; Kimberly Gilbert; Bradley Smith; Jeff Allin; Andy Brownstein; Marni Penning; Henry Kramer; Nick DePinto; Scott McCormick; Christopher Graybill; Nora Achrati; Mort Shelby; Rose Elizabeth Supan; Dylan Lynch; Yasmin Tuazon; Drew Kopas; Elliot Dash; Chris Davenport; Jonathon Church; Jonathan David Martin; Lawrence Redmond; Richard Rohan; Sasha Olinick; Andy Clemence; Ken Jackson; Patrick Bussink; Jefferson A Russell; Nanette Savard; Matthew Pauli; Matthew Bassett; Chris Stinson; James Lewis; Jacob Yeh; Colleen Delany; Carolyn Kashner; Michael John Casey; Jonathan Watkins; KenYatta Rogers; Ren Kasey; Scott Bruffey; Faith Potts; Frank Britton.

A MESSAGE IS INTERCEPTED. A SINISTER PLAN LAUNCHED. TWO THIEVES STAND IN THE WAY. Ex-mercenary Hadrian Blackwater sets course on a high seas adventure to find the lost Heir of Novron. His only hope lies in confronting the ruthless and cunning Merrick Marius. Fearing his friend is not up to the challenge, Royce Melborn joins his old partner for one last mission. Their journey finds them adrift amid treachery and betrayals forcing Hadrian to face a past he hoped never to see again. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Laura C. Harris, Andy Clemence, Duyen Washington, Alejandro Ruiz, Nora Achrati, Michael Glenn, Carolyn Kashner, David Jourdan, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Andy Brownstein, Colleen Delany, Nick DePinto, Sasha Olinick, Niusha Nawab, Bradley Smith, Matthew Pauli, James Konicek, Scott McCormick, Henry Kramer, Zeke Alton, Matthew Bassett, Jefferson A Russell, Elliot Dash, Michael John Casey, Chris Stinson, David Coyne, Andrew Quilpa, Jacob Yeh, Dylan Lynch, Jeff Allin, Nanette Savard, Mort Shelby, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Richard Rohan, Christopher Graybill, Dani Stoller, James Lewis, and Terence Aselford.

A PUPPET IS CROWNED. THE TRUE HEIR REMAINS HIDDEN. A ROGUE'S SECRET COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. War has come to Melengar. To save her kingdom, Princess Arista runs a desperate gamble when she defies her brother and hires Royce and Hadrian for a dangerous mission. As the power of the Nyphron Empire grows, so does Royce's suspicion that the wizard Esrahaddon is using the thieves as pawns in his own game. To find the truth, he must unravel the secret of Hadrian's past--what he discovers may end their friendship and break Riyria in two. Performed by Bradley Smith; Laura C Harris; Chris Genebach; Jonathan Feuer; Duyen Washington; Terence Aselford; Niusha Nawab; Kimberly Gilbert; Bradley Smith; Jeff Allin; Andy Brownstein; Marni Penning; Henry Kramer; Nick DePinto; Scott McCormick; Christopher Graybill; Nora Achrati; Mort Shelby; Rose Elizabeth Supan; Dylan Lynch; Yasmin Tuazon; Drew Kopas; Elliot Dash; Chris Davenport; Jonathon Church; Jonathan David Martin; Lawrence Redmond; Richard Rohan; Sasha Olinick; Andy Clemence; Ken Jackson; Patrick Bussink; Jefferson A Russell; Nanette Savard; Matthew Pauli; Matthew Bassett; Chris Stinson; James Lewis; Jacob Yeh; Colleen Delany; Carolyn Kashner; Michael John Casey; Jonathan Watkins; KenYatta Rogers; Ren Kasey; Scott Bruffey; Faith Potts; Frank Britton.

"A MESSAGE IS INTERCEPTED. A SINISTER PLAN LAUNCHED. TWO THIEVES STAND IN THE WAY. Ex-mercenary Hadrian Blackwater sets course on a high seas adventure to find the lost Heir of Novron. His only hope lies in confronting the ruthless and cunning Merrick Marius. Fearing his friend is not up to the challenge, Royce Melborn joins his old partner for one last mission. Their journey finds them adrift amid treachery and betrayals forcing Hadrian to face a past he hoped never to see again. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Laura C. Harris, Alejandro Ruiz, James Konicek, Duyen Washington, Jeff Allin, Bradley Smith, Ken Jackson, Jefferson A. Russell, Andy Clemence, David Jourdan, Dawn Ursula, Christopher Williams, Carolyn Kashner, Christopher Graybill, Elliot Dash, Zeke Alton, James Lewis, Jacob Yeh, Matthew Pauli, David Coyne, Sasha Olinick, Jeff Baker, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Chris Stinson, Dylan Lynch, John Kielty, Henry Kramer, Darius Johnson, Michael John Casey, KenYatta Rogers, Martin Dickinson, Amanda Forstrom, James J. Johnson, Nanette Savard, and Nora Achrati."

"IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS...THE ELVES HAVE CROSSED THE NIDWALDEN. TWO THIEVES WILL DECIDE THE FUTURE. ""I saw a great journey. Ten upon the road, she who wears the light will lead the way. The road goes deep into the earth, and into despair. The voices of the dead guide your steps. You walk back in time. The three-thousand-year battle begins again. Cold grips the world, death comes to all, and a choice is before you."" -- Fan Irlanu, Tenkin Seerer of Oudorro Village Percepliquis is the final installment of the epic fantasy, The Riyria Revelations. In this saga that began with The Crown Conspiracy, two thieves caught in the wrong place at the right time were launched on a series of ever escalating adventures that have all led to this moment. Three thousand years have passed and the time for Novron's heir to act has arrived. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Laura C. Harris, Chris Genebach, Carolyn Kashner, Henry Kramer, Nick DePinto, Danny Gavigan, Andy Clemence, Martin Dickinson, Chris Stinson, Richard Rohan, Matthew Bassett, Michael Glenn, Triya Leong, Amanda Forstrom, Terence Aselford, Dylan Lynch, Kimberly Gilbert, Jeff Baker, Matthew Aldwin McGee, Hannah Curtis, Andy Brownstein, Holly Adams, Christopher Williams, Jefferson A. Russell, Rayner Gabriel, Duyen Washington, Elliot Dash, Peter Holdway, Michael John Casey, Shanta Parasuraman, Chris Davenport, Jason Keller, Rob McFadyen, John Kielty, Yasmin Tuazon, Ian Russell, Kay Elúvian, Robb Moreira, Eric Messner, Christopher Walker, Colleen Delany, Nanette Savard, and Stephon Walker."

"The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten. On the high holiday of Wintertide the empress will be married. Degan Gaunt and the Witch of Melengar will be publicly executed. Then the empress will suffer a fatal accident leaving the empire in the hands of the new emperor. It will be a perfect day. There is only one problem-Royce and Hadrian have finally found the lost heir. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Duyen Washington, Terence Aselford, Laura C. Harris, Carolyn Kashner, Jeff Allin, Dylan Lynch, Rayner Gabriel, Matthew Aldwin McGee, Jacob Yeh, James Lewis, Holly Adams, Martin Dickinson, Nora Achrati, Rob McFadyen, Sasha Olinick, Nick DePinto, Matthew Bassett, Eric Messner, Michael Glenn, Henry Kramer, Christopher Walker, Michael John Casey, Tanja Milojevic, Steve Wannall, Scott McCormick, Elliot Dash, Colleen Delany, Mort Shelby, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Richard Rohan, Chris Stinson, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Marni Penning, Nanette Savard, Ken Jackson, Andy Brownstein and Joe Mallon."

"IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS...THE ELVES HAVE CROSSED THE NIDWALDEN. TWO THIEVES WILL DECIDE THE FUTURE. ""I saw a great journey. Ten upon the road, she who wears the light will lead the way. The road goes deep into the earth, and into despair. The voices of the dead guide your steps. You walk back in time. The three-thousand-year battle begins again. Cold grips the world, death comes to all, and a choice is before you."" -- Fan Irlanu, Tenkin Seerer of Oudorro Village Percepliquis is the final installment of the epic fantasy, The Riyria Revelations. In this saga that began with The Crown Conspiracy, two thieves caught in the wrong place at the right time were launched on a series of ever escalating adventures that have all led to this moment. Three thousand years have passed and the time for Novron's heir to act has arrived. Performed by Chris Genebach, Laura C. Harris, Danny Gavigan, Nick DePinto, Bradley Foster Smith, Michael Glenn, Martin Dickinson, Chris Stinson, Zeke Alton, Carolyn Kashner, Henry W. Kramer, Jeff Baker, Dylan Lynch, Rayner Gabriel, Andy Clemence, Marni Penning, Matthew Bassett, Rob McFadyen, James Konicek, David Jourdan, Matthew Aldwin McGee, Duyen Washington, Richard Rohan, Triya Leong, Patrick Bussink, Jonathan David Martin, Eric Messner, Chistopher Walker, Tanja Milojevic, Andy Brownstein, Amanda Forstrom, Colleen Delany, Scott McCormick, Nora Achrati, Yasmin Tuazon, Holly Adams, and Nanette Savard."