“Kabryia!” she called from inside the ruins of what had once been a lavish great hall. “You have to see this!”

“What, Shelayia?” Kabryia asked, climbing through the debris choked entryway to the room her friend stood in.

“Look!” Shelayia said anxiously, pointing at a small statue approximately three feet in height. Kabryia moved forward to stand next to her and looked. It was a perfect replica of her mother. For several moments, the two women simply stared at the object, neither one speaking a word.

This is the story of Kabryianithayia, last daughter of Dobaryia, the Princess of Sadura. It takes place in the modern world of Arzou which is, in many respects, at the same technological level Terra was 2000 years ago. In some cases, they are more technologically advanced than Terra is, in others Arzou seems to be an ancient world. For the most part this is the result of everything else having happened, much in the same sense that today's Terra is the result of everything that happened once upon a time, long long ago. Enjoy!

Gabrielle Salome Briande

The documenting of my world, my people, and our lore. I hope you enjoy reading what I have posted so far. Be well.

The Curse of Chalion author: Lois McMaster Bujold asin: 0380818604 binding: Mass Market Paperback list price: $7.99 USD amazon price: $7.99 USD

This book seems to start off a little slow — however, there's a lot of background information on not only the main character, Cazaril, but also on the world this series is set in, and it's information necessary to get the reader into the world. Unlike some other dreadful titles I've read in the past, Lois actually does a decent job of spreading the infodumps amongst useful bits of story that help carry it along.

Most of the characters in this book are well-rounded and multi-dimensional, which is a big plus. As this is the first I've read of her writing, I can't yet compare it with her forays into science fiction, but if the characterization and storytelling are anything like this book, I'm sure I will enjoy reading those, too.

I'm normally not one for fantasy, but I would recommend this book to anyone just starting down that path.