What it's all about, II.
So, RoseThorn begins with Adan at peace and the Adanae seemingly in the zenith of their power. War then comes to the neighboring kingdom of Arras, long-time allies, and the people of the city mobilize to their aid. The Adanae fear nothing, for in five thousand years nothing has challenged their might of arms or command of the Mahare. The army marches to Arras under the two eldest princes of the ruling house of Adan, Otheron and Cenith. But the unforseen appearance of the mysterious Black General bodes ill for Adan and Arras alike.
Caladon, the third son of the ruling family, however, travels away from battle on a quest--dangerous and secret. His success, or failure, may tip the tide of war. But there is a shadow at his heels, a shadow that watches and follows as Caladon travels alone into the wilderness.
What will happen?
Caladon, the third son of the ruling family, however, travels away from battle on a quest--dangerous and secret. His success, or failure, may tip the tide of war. But there is a shadow at his heels, a shadow that watches and follows as Caladon travels alone into the wilderness.
What will happen?
posted by Brian Malone at 10:57 PM
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Here's a little more detail: Remember when I said that the Adanae encountered primitive tribes of men when they landed their ship? Those tribes who befriended the Adan founded, in time, the kingdom of Arras. Those tribes who fled into the wilderness remained wild and primitive, becoming the enemies of both Adan and Arras.
Also, I did not say that the Adanae had not been attacked at all in their history, but that nothing had challenged their arms amd magic. Both the wild men--called Skeldings--and other races have attacked Adan, but they have always been defeated.
As for advanced technology, there is none, and none is needed by the Adanae. They live in a paradise by virtue of their magic, the Mahare, and have no need of gee-whiz machines. In fact, they would probably find such things silly, if not offensive. They are an incurious race and strongly prefer to live lives of quiet study and contemplation (mostly!)
Now, with respect to the burgeoning population of Adan, again, there is none. The Adanae are very long-lived in comparison to us--about 250 years on average--but do not reproduce easily. Many couples have no children, and many more have only one or two so that expansion of the population is a very slow business. By the time of this story, there are about 8,000 to 10,000 Adanae.
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