TITLE – Sanctuary of the Nine Dragons: Book Three
SERIES – Palace of the Twelve Pillars
AUTHOR – Christina Weigand
GENRE – YA Fantasy
PUBLICATION DATE – February 2014
PUBLISHER – MuseItUp Publishing
COVER ARTIST – Charlotte Volnek
Book Blurb/Synopsis – Joachim banishes Brandan to prison island of Hyogo. His infant son, Prince Airyn disappears from his cradle. A chain of events is set in motion that will pit brother against brother, friend against friend, parents against children as Brandan and Joachim struggle for control of their sanity and their very lives.
With Brandan declared dead and his son missing Joachim sinks into despair and anger, where those close to him fear he may never return.
Is Brandan really dead and if he is, who is manipulating the Mantion and enemies of Crato?
Can Maeve save her country and her husband from the tentacles of evil pervading the land?
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“I have sent
one who can save them, but he can also bring about their final destruction.
“You, my
Guardians, must seek him out. Protect him and ensure he is guided on the right
paths.”
Alorn lifted
his great ruby-red head. “Tell us who is he, Lord, that we may fulfill Your
wishes.”
“I cannot
reveal his identity…yet. Just know there are three who need you now. My power
will be seen in all, but only one will be the savior in the end. However, all
are needed to bring My Will about, and they must all be protected and
nurtured.”
“How will we
know them?” Stefano leaned forward.
“All will be
children of Brandan or Joachim, and they will blend the lineage of the three
races.”
“We know of
Joachim’s children, but Brandan has none.”
“He has one,
a half Mantion-half human child. Gorou is the third, and he will be the hardest
to protect and nurture.”
“Why a child
of Brandan?” Cielo asked. “Brandan has already chosen the path of evil time and
again. Would not a child of his be exposed to that same evil?”
“Although,
he fathered the child, Brandan knows not of his existence.
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--------------Character Bios------------
Sanctuary of Nine
Dragons: Book Three
King Brandan: King Brandan returns to the Palace
of the Twelve Pillars even more cocky and sure of his place than when he
disappeared. He makes some bold, selfish moves that will get him banished from
the palace. We see even more of his disdain for his brother and wife.
As he
travels on the prison ship the beginning s of a different perspective begin to
emerge in his field of vision, but when his ship is wrecked and he is presumed
dead Sidramah is able to fully infiltrate his person and a Brandan who is
wholly evil emerges. He is worse than Waldrom he makes Waldrom look like a nice
person as he ravages the lands starting with the Mantion, leaving a trail of
death and destruction in his wake.
King Joachim: The kidnapping of his infant son
and the disappearance of his brother finally pushes Joachim over the edge. As
he sinks into despair he rejects Asha and his family. He embarks on a journey
to find his son in spite of the odds against a successful journey.
He rejects
Asha and his family swearing that he can and will do it on his own, leaving
Maeve to rule the country.
Prince Airyn/Aaron: Son of Maeve and Joachim. He is
kidnapped and disappears when he is an infant.
A magic spell is cast on him so that he will not be recognized and he is
left in the care of a knight in Joachim’s army. He stutters when he is afraid
or nervous which is most of the time, especially around his younger more
talented brother. He champions the underdog and befriends a crippled Mantion.
He attends the school for knights and adepts but does not think he belongs there,
but instead should be tending a farm somewhere. His younger brother bullies him
and he tolerates it although if severe enough or directed at his friend is
quick to anger and strikes back. Unfortunately he usually comes out the loser
in the confrontation so he has learned to control his anger.
Princess Enit: Daughter to Maeve and Joachim and
twin sister to Airyn. Although a coddled and protected princess she chafes at
the constraints placed on her by her position.
She is much
like her father in her stubborn bull headed behavior. She does thing s without
thinking and has to endure the consequences of her decisions. She resents her
father’s lack of attention to her and his unceasing search for her missing
brother. The one thing she longs for, desires the most is his love and
attention. She is head strong.
Gorou: Son of the Mantion, Derdrom. He is
the underdog. He has a short leg which causes him to limp. In spite of his
infirmities he is a gentle loyal friend.
He cares for sick animals as well as people and is in training to be a
healer at the same school that Aaron and his siblings attend. Most of the time
he does not let the fact that he is picked on bother him. But he will jump to
Aaron’s aid if he sees that Aaron is being pushed too far. He may appear cowardly
and wimpy but behind that mask is a fighter and loyal friend.
