The Traitor Queen

The Traitor Queen

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Author Trudi Canavan
Cover artist Steve Stone
Series The Traitor Spy Trilogy
Genre Fantasy novel
Publisher Orbit Books
Publication date
2 August 2012
Media type Print (hardcover)
Pages 509
ISBN 978-1841495958

The Traitor Queen is a fantasy novel that was released on August 2, 2012 in hardback by author Trudi Canavan. It forms part of her Kyralia series and acts as a sequel to The Black Magician Trilogy and is the third and final novel of The Traitor Spy Trilogy. The Traitor Queen returns to the themes of the Black Magician Series, and features Sonea and Lorkin (Sonea and Akkarin's son) as main characters.

Overview

Lorkin, Sonea's son, returns from his exile from Sachaka with Traitor Rebels following. Lorkin is given the task of trying to broker an alliance between the two nations, however this does not go according to plan. Lorkin is in turn captured by the Sachakan King. The Sachakan King tries to force Lorkin into betraying the "Traitors".

Dannyl, ambassador to the Sachakin Kingdom, must decide whether to trust Ashaki Achati, a native Sachakan. He is not to be trusted according to Tayend, but does this come from pure jealousy or good insight?

The Rogue magician is still loose on the streets of Imardin. However only one thing lies in his way of gaining complete control of the underground world - Cery. Cery is forced into hiding and is being protected by Lilia. The Guild needs to find the rogue magician before it is too late.

Main Characters

Robes

In the book magicians wear different robes depending on their chosen discipline. The colours are:

There are also colours for denoting rank:

Titles

All magicians are addressed as "Lord / Lady" once graduated. Unless their Rank/Position denotes another title. Such as:

Higher Magicians A rank given to the guild leading body; these include the High Lord, Administrators, Heads of Disciplines, Heads of Studies, Black Magicians and King's Advisors.

In Sachaka:

Countries


Members of 'The Allied Lands':


Countries Beyond 'The Allied Lands'