The Darathi Vorsi Prince (Song of the Swords Book 0)

by Tameri Etherton

  Baehlon de Monteferron (Bay-lohn de Mont-fair-on) ~ Danuri and Geigan knight employed by Empress Lliandra. Descendant of House Monteferron.

  Brandt Kaj Endion (Brant) ~ Aelan. High Priest of Talaith and advisor to Empress Lliandra, Brandt was commissioned with Taryn’s safety when she was born. House Arran.

  Bressal ap Narthvier (Bress-all) ~ Eleri. Second Son to King Stephan and Queen Aislinn.

  Carga ap Narthvier ~ Eleri. Initiate to Verdaine’s High Priestess. Daughter to King Stephan and Queen Aislinn.

  Daknys (Dak-niss) ~ Elder Goddess. Daughter of Nadra and Ohlin, she is worshipped by the Light and Dark in the central area of Aelinae.

  Deshan Agnar (Day-shawn Ag-nar) ~ Ullan. Deceased laird of the Ullans. Brother to Amdi Agnar.

  Eoghan ap Narthvier (Eee-gan) ~ Eleri. Third Son to King Stephan and Queen Aislinn.

  Esna fei Garrith (Ez-nah fay Gare-eth) ~ Danurian. Minor noble who attracted Lliandra’s attention. Fathered a son and a daughter with the empress, Kane (not named in books) and Marissa, the crown princess. Was executed for trying to poison the empress. Descendent of House Garrith.

  Faelara Dal Arran (Fay-lara) ~ Aelan. Daughter of Brandt, Faelara is currently a lady-in-waiting to Empress Lliandra. Her Healing skills are legendary, as are her father’s. House Arran.

  Faisal dei Tarnovo (Fay-sal) ~ Summerlander. King of the Summerlands. House Tarnov.

  Gilchrist (Gill-krisst) ~ Elder darathi vorsi living in exile. Mate to Jinnipher.

  Gwyneira Tjaru ap Paderau (Gwin-eera ap Shar-U) ~ Aelan. Sister to Empress Lliandra, wife of Duke Anje. Houses Nadrene and Djeba.

  Hanan ~ A Summerlands merchant living in Menurra.

  Janeira(Juh-nair-a) ~ An Eleri warrior of great standing, excellent skill, and deadly capabilities.

  Jinnipher (Gin-i-fur) ~ A darathi vorsi living in exile. Mate to Gilchrist.

  Kaleigh al Fyrnwood ap Agnar (Kay-lee) ~ Eleri. Sheanna living among the Ullans. The sworn concubine to Laird Amdi. Kaleigh has two sons with the laird.

  Kragor (Kray-gore) ~ Geigan. A brutish man Rhoane fights in the arena.

  Lliandra Tjaru (Lee-on-dra Shar-U) ~ Aelan. Empress of Talaith, Lady of Light. Mother to Marissa, Taryn, Eliahnna, and Tessa. Lliandra is directly descended from the goddess Nadra. She is thought to be a just ruler who thinks of her subjects in all matters. House Nadrene.

  Lucitan (Loose-eh-tahn) ~ Rhoane’s Ullan stallion, given to him by Amdi Agnar.

  Marissa Tjaru (Shar-U) ~ Aelan. Crown Princess of Talaith, heir to the Light Throne, daughter of Lliandra and Esna. Descendant of House Nadrene.

  Micha Askell (Mike-uh Ask-elle) ~ Aelan. Baehlon’s intended wife. Daughter of Lord Askell. House Askell.

  Prateeni dei Tarnovo (Pruh-teen-ee) ~ Summerlander. Queen of the Summerlands. House Tarnov.

  Rhoane al Glennwoods ap Narthvier (Rone) ~ Eleri. First Son of Stephan, King of the Eleri, and Aislinn, Queen of the Eleri. At birth Rhoane was prophesied to be the Eirielle’s protector. When he was a young lad, he took an oath forsaking all others and devoting his life to upholding Verdaine’s prophecy.

  Rykoto (Ree-ko-toe) ~ Elder God. Son of Nadra and Ohlin, worshipped by inhabitants of the Northwest and of the Dark. Rykoto was imprisoned in the Temple of Ardyn after the Great War.

  Valterys Djeba (Val-terr-iss D-jj-ay-ba) ~ Aelan. Overlord of the West, Lord of the Dark. Father to Taryn and Zakael. Valterys is directly descended from the god Ohlin. He rules his kingdom with a tight grasp on its economy and trade. His subjects think of him favorably. House Djeba.

  Verdaine (Vare-dane) ~ Elder Goddess. Daughter of Nadra and Ohlin, she is worshipped by the Eleri in the Narthvier.

  Zakael Djeba (Zah-K-ay-el D-jj-ay-ba) ~ Aelan. Prince, heir to the Obsidian Throne. Son of Valterys and Troyanna (not named in books). Descendant of House Djeba.

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  Tameri Etherton is the award-winning author of the Song of the Swords fantasy series. As a born storyteller, Tameri grew up inventing fictional worlds where the impossible was possible. It’s been said she leaves a trail of glitter in her wake as she creates new adventures for her kickass heroines, and the rogues who steal their hearts.

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  Acknowledgements

  It is always a pleasure to be able to thank those who have helped make this journey remarkable. First, my readers. You asked for Rhoane’s story and I hope I didn’t disappoint. He has more tales to tell, I’m sure of it.

  I also want to thank Ahmbra Fetter and Karol Inskeep for their insightful beta reads. These two ladies know how to keep me striving to write the best story possible. And to Callene Rapp, what can I say? I love you. So, so much. Thank you for taking time away from your own writing to help with this novella.

  And to my two wonderful editors, Tiffany Johnson of Fictiffous and Faith Williams of The Atwater Group, thank you.

  Last, but certainly not least, I have to thank Carol Phillips for her amazing artwork. She never ceases to amaze me with her creations and is a dream to work with. I look forward to our future endeavors!

  The Song of the Swordsadventure continues in book one:THE STONES OF KALDAAR, and book two: THE TEMPLE OF ARDYN. Look for book three, THE RUINS OF MALLAQAI, in 2016!