Part I · Books 1–6
Ascension of a Queen
Underway. Volumes I and II are out; Volume III is now being written.

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Where to begin
The Chronicles of Duradim are one long story. Begin with Volume I, A Flight From Shadows, and read on from there.
Volume I · Start here
Illusions fall. Shadows remain.
In the shadowed courts of Kuvia, high elf To’Ara stands less than two years from the coronation that will name her a ruling princess.
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Volume II
Blood binds. Destiny demands.
In the contemplative halls of Samunis, To’Ara and Athandra seek sanctuary and the long-kept secrets of the Al’Kari.
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Vol. III
Volume III
Now being written
The shape of the saga
Six volumes in Part I, four in Part II and four in Part III. The destination of the saga is already known.
Part I · Books 1–6
Underway. Volumes I and II are out; Volume III is now being written.
Part II · Books 7–10
Part III · Books 11–14
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Kuvia, Samunis and the regions between, with everyone and everything tied to each place.
Codex
Who’s who, with a sheet for each character and a printable reading companion.
Glossary
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From the Cataclysm to the end of Volume II, era by era.
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Reveals that unlock on their day, and how Volume III is coming along.
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