Nyphron Rising/Avempartha: M. J. Sullivan 1st Printings/PB (see photos:)

by Michael J. Sullivan, Not Available

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First edition

These volumes were self-published through the author's indie imprint, Ridan Publishing, before the series was acquired, re-edited, and repackaged into omnibus editions by Orbit Books. Fantasy collectors specifically seek out these original, individual Ridan paperbacks to complete their matching "first edition" sets of The Riyria Revelations. Avempartha (The Riyria Revelations #2) The Hook: The secret is in the tower. The problem is the beast. The answer is two thieves. The Beast of Dahlgren: A destitute peasant girl named Thrace Wood tracks down the mercenary duo Riyria (Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater). She begs them to save her remote village, Dahlgren, from nocturnal attacks by a terrifying, magical elven creature known as a Gilarabrywn. No man-made weapon can harm it. The Ancient Tower: Royce and Hadrian agree to the job after learning that the ancient wizard Esrahaddon is orchestrating events behind the scenes. The only weapon capable of slaying the beast is an ancient elven sword locked away inside the impenetrable elven tower of Avempartha. The Heist and the Trap: While Hadrian attempts to fortify the village and rally the terrified peasants to defend themselves, Royce faces his most dangerous challenge yet: figuring out a way to breach the magical wards of the tower. What starts as a localized monster hunt quickly escalates into a political firestorm that shifts the balance of power across the continent of Elan. Nyphron Rising (The Riyria Revelations #3) The Hook

• Publisher: Ridan Publishing
• Year: 2009
• ISBN: 9780979621147
• Condition: Good

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