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A skilled thief, his mercenary partner, and a world of high fantasy… What is the World of Elan about?Created by American author Michael J. Sullivan, World of Elan is a fictional world where multiple series take place, at different moments in time. The Riyria Revelations, the first written series, introduced us to Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, who are enterprising thieves who get embroiled in larger political machinations. Then, The Riyria Chronicles is a prequel that explores the beginnings of Royce and Hadrian’s partnership and first escapades. The Legends of the First Empire takes place in the same world as the Riyria Revelations/Chronicles, but thousands of years before those series and reveals the truths about the First Empire that were hinted at in the Riyria novels. World of Elan/Riyria in Publication Order:The author has recommended reading in publication order : The Riyria Revelations Series in OrderOriginally self-published as a six-volume series, The Riyria Revelations is now published by Orbit Books in a three-volume series.
The Riyria Chronicles in OrderA prequel series to Revelations that occurs 10 years in the past.
Legends of the First Empire Series in OrderLegends of the First Empire takes place in the same fictional world, but the events occurring in the series are 3,000 years in the past. It means that this series is completely separate from the other books. It contains some Easter Eggs. No knowledge of Riyria is required to enjoy the Legend books.
The Rise and Fall Series in OrderThe Rise and Fall series bridges the gap between The Legends of the First Empire and Riyria Chronicles.
World of Elan Books in Chronological Order:I. Legends of the First Empire: 3,000 years in the past
II. The Rise and Fall
III. Riyria Chronicles: A prequel to Revelations that occurs 10 years in the past
IV. Riyria Revelations
Where should I start with Michael Sullivan books?So, with that in mind, I suggest starting with Theft of Swords. But if you like tales told chronologically, then, by all means, begin with The Crown Tower. Those that have read chronologically swear their way is best, so I feel like I hit the mark of making either approach work well.
Should you read the Riyria Chronicles or revelations first?Michael J. Sullivan That depends. The Chronicles were written AFTER Revelations but the events occur BEFORE.
How many books are in the Age of Myth series?The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun. There are 6 books in this series.
Is theft of swords two books?Theft of Swords is divided into 2 books: The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha. The Crown Conspiracy may be seen as a long prologue that lays the foundation to the main story.
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