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''Chronicles of Elantra'' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for ''Literature/TheSunSword'' series). The series has nine books, with a tenth book set for release in July 2014. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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''Chronicles of Elantra'' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for ''Literature/TheSunSword'' series). The series has nine twelve books, with a tenth thirteenth book set for release in July 2014.January 2018 and two more in preparation. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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* KaleidoscopeEyes: This series loves this trope. Every race except humans have eyes that reflect their mood, using a different range of colors for each race.
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* MoodRingEyes: This series loves this trope. Every race except humans have eyes that reflect their mood, using a different range of colors for each race.
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* HumanoidAbomination: The "ancestors" in Castle Nightshade look very much like Barrani. ''They are not Barrani''.
** Gilbert is [[spoiler:a creature of Ravellon, the stronghold of Shadow]]. He's adopted--or been adopted by--a young girl from the fiefs.
** Gilbert is [[spoiler:a creature of Ravellon, the stronghold of Shadow]]. He's adopted--or been adopted by--a young girl from the fiefs.
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* EldritchAbomination: The creatures of Shadow are, to say the least, unnerving. BodyHorror abounds, along with [[EyesDoNotBelongThere gratuitous numbers and arrangements of eyes]]--some of which [[EyeBeams shoot beams of magical energy]]--and [[MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily loads and loads of teeth]] displayed in [[TooManyMouths a variable number of mouths]].
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* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne). She also knows Makuron's true name, but flat-out admits that she is unable to say it, or even really think it.]]
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* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Knowing them can allow a person to communicate telepathically with the name's owner, or try to use it to overpower their will. Kaylin knows two: has, in the course of the series, acquired four. [[spoiler: Nightshade's Nightshade gave her his name (Calarnenne) and the to prevent her from being overwhelmed by his Castle's heart. The Lord of the West March's (Lirienne).March gave his (Lirienne) when she was trying to rouse him from a magically-induced coma. She gained the name of a Dragon's champion (Maggaron) and that of a Barrani Lord (Ynpharion) while trying to wrest them away from the control of Shadow. She also knows Makuron's true name, but flat-out admits that she is unable to say it, or even really think it.]]
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* StalkerWithACrush: Subverted by Severn, but he watched her from the shadows for SEVEN YEARS.
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* StalkerWithACrush: Subverted by Severn, but he watched her from the shadows for SEVEN YEARS.''seven years''.
** Nightshade might be a slightly more true-to-trope example. Thanks to meeting her in a StableTimeLoop, he knew about Kaylin before he even took over a fief, and one of the first things he does upon meeting her in her own timeline is put his mark on her.
** Nightshade might be a slightly more true-to-trope example. Thanks to meeting her in a StableTimeLoop, he knew about Kaylin before he even took over a fief, and one of the first things he does upon meeting her in her own timeline is put his mark on her.
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* PoorCommunicationKills: There are ''so many'' instances where dire situations would have been far more easily handled if people would just ''explain things to Kaylin'' rather than getting tight-lipped and snotty. Dragons and Barrani seem especially prone to this--even those who ''really'' ought to know better by now.
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* PoorCommunicationKills: There are ''so many'' instances where dire situations would have been far more easily handled if people would just ''explain things to Kaylin'' rather than getting tight-lipped tight-lipped, snotty, and snotty.dismissive of her "ignorance". Dragons and Barrani seem especially prone to this--even those who ''really'' ought to know better by now.
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* When one immortal is explaining her situation and lack of position to another, he says that Kaylin is in the position she is because she chooses to be. From Kaylin's perspective she is a private, a helper of the midwives, and a helper of the Foundling Halls. From the immortal perspective, she is the ''Chosen''--for starters. [[spoiler:She is also the ''Erenne'' of Lord Nightshade, capable of killing a dragon in dragon form through pure magical power, a Lord of the High Court, ''kyuthe'' of Lord Anteela, ''kyuthe'' of the Lord of the West March, ''kyuthe'' of the High Lord, friend and equal to the Consort, backup for the Consort, friend of the Tha'laani Castelord, welcome in the Tha'alan, friend of the Keeper, go-between for the Keeper, welcome in the Elemental Garden, priestess of Elemental Water, capable of freeing the dead, capable of carrying True Names, capable of telling stories in the Old Tongue beyond the greatest mages, welcome in the Birthing Caves, student of Sanabalis, claimed friend of Sanabalis, healer, wielder of magic the Dragons find legendary, friend of Lord Tiamaris, friend of Tara, capable of rewriting the words of the Old Ones, Traveller, capable of a feat that killed Old Ones, capable of rewriting True Names, savior and friend of the only living female dragon, former harmoniste, friend of the Hallionne, friend of the Green...]] The reason she is a private, rather than a princess in the palace, is because she ''really'' doesn't want to be, because those are parts of her life that she chooses to ignore. Almost no one is willing to fight her over it.
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* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, exonerated her Sergeant of murder, saved the Lady twice, served as harmoniste in recitation of the regalia, saved the Lost Children, and The Green.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough* [[spoiler: When one immortal is explaining her situation, and lack of position to another, he says that Kaylin is in the position she is because she chooses to. From Kaylin's perspective she is a private, a helper of the midwives, and a helper of the Foundling Hospital. From the Imortal perspective, she is the CHOSEN. (spoilers) She is the Erenne of Lord Nightshade, the person capable of killing a dragon in dragon form through pure magical power, Lord of the High Court, ''kyuthe'' of Lord Anteela, ''kyuthe'' of the Lord of the West March, ''kyuthe'' of the High Lord, friend and equal to the Lady, backup for the Lady, friend of the Tha'laani Castelord, welcome in the Tha'alan, friend of the Keeper, go-between for the Keeper, welcome in the Elemental Garden, priestess of Elemental Water, capable of freeing the dead, capable of carrying True Names, capable of telling stories in the Old Tongue beyond the greatest mages, welcome in the Birthing Caves, Student of Sanabalis, claimed Friend of Sanabalis, Healer, wielder of magic the Dragons find legendary, friend of Lord Tiamaris, friend of Tara, capable of rewriting the words of the Old Ones, Traveller, capable of a feat that killed Old Ones, capable of rewriting True Names, Savior and friend of the only living female dragon, former harmoniste, friend of the Hallionne, friend of the Green... The reason she is a private, rather than a princess in the palace is because she REALLY doesn't want to be, because those are part of her life that she chooses to ignore, and because almost no-one is willing to fight her over it. ]]
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* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: fiefs, twice; saved both of the sons of the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, Halls; survived the Barrani Test of Name, Name; saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, sister-in-law; saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO ''two'' encounters with Makuron, Makuron; exonerated her Sergeant of murder, murder; saved the Lady twice, Barrani Consort twice; served as harmoniste in recitation of the regalia, regalia; saved the Lost Children, and Children; saved The Green.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough* [[spoiler: this, such as *cough* her attitude *cough*.
* When one immortal is explaining hersituation, situation and lack of position to another, he says that Kaylin is in the position she is because she chooses to. to be. From Kaylin's perspective she is a private, a helper of the midwives, and a helper of the Foundling Hospital. Halls. From the Imortal immortal perspective, she is the CHOSEN. (spoilers) She ''Chosen''--for starters. [[spoiler:She is also the Erenne ''Erenne'' of Lord Nightshade, the person capable of killing a dragon in dragon form through pure magical power, a Lord of the High Court, ''kyuthe'' of Lord Anteela, ''kyuthe'' of the Lord of the West March, ''kyuthe'' of the High Lord, friend and equal to the Lady, Consort, backup for the Lady, Consort, friend of the Tha'laani Castelord, welcome in the Tha'alan, friend of the Keeper, go-between for the Keeper, welcome in the Elemental Garden, priestess of Elemental Water, capable of freeing the dead, capable of carrying True Names, capable of telling stories in the Old Tongue beyond the greatest mages, welcome in the Birthing Caves, Student student of Sanabalis, claimed Friend friend of Sanabalis, Healer, healer, wielder of magic the Dragons find legendary, friend of Lord Tiamaris, friend of Tara, capable of rewriting the words of the Old Ones, Traveller, capable of a feat that killed Old Ones, capable of rewriting True Names, Savior savior and friend of the only living female dragon, former harmoniste, friend of the Hallionne, friend of the Green... Green...]] The reason she is a private, rather than a princess in the palace palace, is because she REALLY ''really'' doesn't want to be, because those are part parts of her life that she chooses to ignore, and because almost no-one ignore. Almost no one is willing to fight her over it. ]]it.
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* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne). She also knows Makuron's trues name, but flat out says that she is unable to say it, or even really think it.]]
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Severn uses a blade on a chain. How this manages to be effective is best left [[WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief unanswered.]] But it looks very, very [[RuleOfCool cool]].
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Severn uses a blade on a chain. How this manages to be effective is best left [[WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief unanswered.]] But it looks very, very [[RuleOfCool cool]].
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* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne). She also knows Makuron's trues true name, but flat out says flat-out admits that she is unable to say it, or even really think it.]]
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Severn uses a blade on a chain. How this manages to be effective is best left [[WillingSuspensionOfDisbeliefunanswered.]] unanswered]] (though it may be a variation on the Japanese kusarigama or kyoketsu-shoge). But it looks very, very [[RuleOfCool cool]].cool]]--and the chain deflects Dragon fire and other magical attacks.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Severn uses a blade on a chain. How this manages to be effective is best left [[WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief
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* SapientHouse: While each of the fiefs counts as a GeniusLoci to one degree or another, only [[spoiler:Tara]] is fully awake, aware, and able to interact with people.
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* SapientHouse: While each of the fiefs counts as a GeniusLoci to one degree or another, and their individual Towers respond to the will of the fieflord, only [[spoiler:Tara]] is fully awake, aware, and able to interact with people.people.
** The Hallionne also fit the bill; they're sentient hotels that offer protection and hospitality to travelers. Most of them have apparently gone dormant, however--the basic functions of the waystation are active, but there is no "avatar" to interact with. The Consort can awaken them at need. [[spoiler:And so can Kaylin.]]
** Helen is probably the most true-to-trope example, being neither the physical hub of a fief nor a temporary residence for travelers, but an actual house.
** The Hallionne also fit the bill; they're sentient hotels that offer protection and hospitality to travelers. Most of them have apparently gone dormant, however--the basic functions of the waystation are active, but there is no "avatar" to interact with. The Consort can awaken them at need. [[spoiler:And so can Kaylin.]]
** Helen is probably the most true-to-trope example, being neither the physical hub of a fief nor a temporary residence for travelers, but an actual house.
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->'''Helen:''' "It is your responsibility to use the words given you to...finish things. To resolve stories that have been left hanging; to offer closure to the things abandoned long ago."
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* TheChosenOne: Kaylin is "Chosen". Nobody's really sure what that means.
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* TheChosenOne: Kaylin is "Chosen". Nobody's really sure what that means. ''Cast in Flame'' gives the best hint so far...
->'''Helen:''' "It is your responsibility to use the words given you to...finish things. To resolve stories that have been left hanging; to offer closure to the things abandoned long ago."
->'''Helen:''' "It is your responsibility to use the words given you to...finish things. To resolve stories that have been left hanging; to offer closure to the things abandoned long ago."
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* TheMentor: Sanabalis. Since he's immortal...and can literally breath fire and eat people, he's unlikely to be subject to MentorOccupationalHazard.
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* TheMentor: Sanabalis. Since he's immortal...and can literally breath breathe fire and eat people, he's unlikely to be subject to MentorOccupationalHazard.
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* MysticalWaif: [[spoiler: The Tha'alaani]] and [[spoiler: Tara]].
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* MysticalWaif: [[spoiler: The Tha'alaani]] and [[spoiler: Tara]].
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* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, exonerated her Sergeant of murder, saved the Lady twice, served as harmonist in recitation of the regalia, saved the Lost Children, and The Green.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough* [[spoiler: When one imortal is explaining her situation, and lack of position to another, he says that Kaylin is in the position she is because she chooses to. From Kaylin's perspective she is a private, a helper of the midwives, and a helper of the Foundling Hospital. From the Imortal perspective, she is the CHOSEN. (spoilers) She is the Erene of Lord Nightshade, the person capable of killing a dragon in dragon form through pure magical power, Lord of the High Court, Kyuthe of Lord Anteela, Kyuthe of the Lord of the West March, Kyuthe of the High Lord, friend and equal to the Lady, backup for the Lady, friend of the Thaalani Castelord, welcome in the Thaalan, friend of the Keeper, Go-between for the Keeper, welcome in the Elemental Garden, priestess of Elemental Water, capable of freeing the dead, capable of carrying True Names, capable of telling stories in the Old Tongue beyond the greatest mages, welcome in the Birthing Caves, Student of Sanabalis, claimed Friend of Sanabalis, Healer, wielder of magic the Dragons find legendary, friend of Lord Tiamaris, friend of Tara, capable of rewriting the words of the Old Ones, Traveller, capable of a feat that killed Old Ones, capable of rewriting True Names, Savior and friend of the only living female dragon, former Harmionist, friend of the Hallione, friend of the Green... The reason she is a private, rather than a princess in the palace is because she REALLY doesn't want to be, because those are part of her life that she chooses to ignore, and because almost no-one is willing to fight her over it. ]]
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* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, exonerated her Sergeant of murder, saved the Lady twice, served as harmonist harmoniste in recitation of the regalia, saved the Lost Children, and The Green.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough* [[spoiler: When one imortal immortal is explaining her situation, and lack of position to another, he says that Kaylin is in the position she is because she chooses to. From Kaylin's perspective she is a private, a helper of the midwives, and a helper of the Foundling Hospital. From the Imortal perspective, she is the CHOSEN. (spoilers) She is the Erene Erenne of Lord Nightshade, the person capable of killing a dragon in dragon form through pure magical power, Lord of the High Court, Kyuthe ''kyuthe'' of Lord Anteela, Kyuthe ''kyuthe'' of the Lord of the West March, Kyuthe ''kyuthe'' of the High Lord, friend and equal to the Lady, backup for the Lady, friend of the Thaalani Tha'laani Castelord, welcome in the Thaalan, Tha'alan, friend of the Keeper, Go-between go-between for the Keeper, welcome in the Elemental Garden, priestess of Elemental Water, capable of freeing the dead, capable of carrying True Names, capable of telling stories in the Old Tongue beyond the greatest mages, welcome in the Birthing Caves, Student of Sanabalis, claimed Friend of Sanabalis, Healer, wielder of magic the Dragons find legendary, friend of Lord Tiamaris, friend of Tara, capable of rewriting the words of the Old Ones, Traveller, capable of a feat that killed Old Ones, capable of rewriting True Names, Savior and friend of the only living female dragon, former Harmionist, harmoniste, friend of the Hallione, Hallionne, friend of the Green... The reason she is a private, rather than a princess in the palace is because she REALLY doesn't want to be, because those are part of her life that she chooses to ignore, and because almost no-one is willing to fight her over it. ]]
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* SapientHouse: While all of fiefs count as GeniusLoci to one degree or another, only [[spoiler:Tara]] is fully awake, aware, and able to interact with people.
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* GeniusLoci: The fiefs have a peculiar awareness of their own, and form [[BondCreatures bonds]] with the people who take the role of fieflord.
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for ''Literature/TheSunSword'' series). The series has nine books, with a tenth book set for release in July 2014. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for TheSunSword series). The series has nine books, with a tenth book set for release in July 2014. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for TheSunSword ''Literature/TheSunSword'' series). The series has nine books, with a tenth book set for release in July 2014. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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doesn\'t want to pay the cost because it probably would hurt someone she cares about or children. The things you left out were librarian to be. She has a problem being a person of power, wants to save all the children she can. If she has a weak point it is children
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doesn\'t want to pay the cost because it probably would hurt someone she cares about or children. The things you left out were librarian to be. She has a problem being a person of power, wants to save all the children she can. If she has a weak point it is children
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* WillfullyWeak: Whenever Kaylin puts on the Bracer applies, but when [[spoiler: she is offered control of the Tower, combined with OfferedtheCrown. She turns it down. She's already an ApocalypseMaiden, but later an ancient character mentions that if she had bonded with the Tower, she would have become exponentially more powerful. It happens again when she gains a Familiar, and becomes a potential RealityWarper if she was willing to pay the cost.]]
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* SingleGenderRace: While it's never actually been discussed...[[UnfortunateImplications we've never seen a female Dragon]]. This is resolved within the 7th book, Cast in Ruin.
** Though TheEmperor placed many restrictions on the Dragons, and those that could not follow them but did not rebel are presumed to be taking a very long nap somewhere. It is possible that the ladies are all taking a snooze. On the other hand, maybe they just don't leave the palace much.
** Though TheEmperor placed many restrictions on the Dragons, and those that could not follow them but did not rebel are presumed to be taking a very long nap somewhere. It is possible that the ladies are all taking a snooze. On the other hand, maybe they just don't leave the palace much.
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* HalfHumanHybrid: Averted. In a world with five races living in such close contact with each other, it's surprising that there are absolutely no hybrids ever mentioned ever, and Kaylin x Nightshade is the only InterspeciesRomance alluded to in the entire series.
** May be a case of RealityEnsues that is exceedingly rare for this genre - realistically, different species most likely wouldn't be able to successfully produce offspring. There are also [[FantasticRacism a lot of political barriers to interracial couples in this setting]] and any that did succeed would likely not produce children.
** May be a case of RealityEnsues that is exceedingly rare for this genre - realistically, different species most likely wouldn't be able to successfully produce offspring. There are also [[FantasticRacism a lot of political barriers to interracial couples in this setting]] and any that did succeed would likely not produce children.
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* HalfHumanHybrid: Averted. In a world with five races living in such close contact with each other, it's surprising that there are absolutely no hybrids ever mentioned ever, and Kaylin x Nightshade is the only InterspeciesRomance alluded to in the entire series.
** Mayseries. This may be a case of RealityEnsues that is exceedingly rare for this genre - realistically, different species most likely wouldn't be able to successfully produce offspring. There are also [[FantasticRacism a lot of political barriers to interracial couples in this setting]] and any that did succeed would likely not produce children.
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for TheSunSword series). The series has six books, with a seventh book set for release in September 2011. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West, her pen name for TheSunSword series). The series has six nine books, with a seventh tenth book set for release in September 2011.July 2014. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne)]]
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* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne)]](Lirienne). She also knows Makuron's trues name, but flat out says that she is unable to say it, or even really think it.]]
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* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, exonerated her Sergeant of murder, saved the Lady twice, served as harmonist in recitation of the regalia, saved the Lost Children, and The Green.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough*
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* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, exonerated her Sergeant of murder, saved the Lady twice, served as harmonist in recitation of the regalia, saved the Lost Children, and The Green.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough**cough*attitude*cough* [[spoiler: When one imortal is explaining her situation, and lack of position to another, he says that Kaylin is in the position she is because she chooses to. From Kaylin's perspective she is a private, a helper of the midwives, and a helper of the Foundling Hospital. From the Imortal perspective, she is the CHOSEN. (spoilers) She is the Erene of Lord Nightshade, the person capable of killing a dragon in dragon form through pure magical power, Lord of the High Court, Kyuthe of Lord Anteela, Kyuthe of the Lord of the West March, Kyuthe of the High Lord, friend and equal to the Lady, backup for the Lady, friend of the Thaalani Castelord, welcome in the Thaalan, friend of the Keeper, Go-between for the Keeper, welcome in the Elemental Garden, priestess of Elemental Water, capable of freeing the dead, capable of carrying True Names, capable of telling stories in the Old Tongue beyond the greatest mages, welcome in the Birthing Caves, Student of Sanabalis, claimed Friend of Sanabalis, Healer, wielder of magic the Dragons find legendary, friend of Lord Tiamaris, friend of Tara, capable of rewriting the words of the Old Ones, Traveller, capable of a feat that killed Old Ones, capable of rewriting True Names, Savior and friend of the only living female dragon, former Harmionist, friend of the Hallione, friend of the Green... The reason she is a private, rather than a princess in the palace is because she REALLY doesn't want to be, because those are part of her life that she chooses to ignore, and because almost no-one is willing to fight her over it. ]]
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West). The series has six books, with a seventh book set for release in September 2011. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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'''Chronicles of Elantra''' is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West).West, her pen name for TheSunSword series). The series has six books, with a seventh book set for release in September 2011. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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-->'''Kaylin''': ''Did you ever learn anything about [[TimeTravel time]] in your magical studies?''
-->'''Nightshade''': ''Yes, I've learned it passes very, very slowly when I'm bored.''''\\
-- ''Cast in Silence''
Chronicles of Elantra is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West). The series has six books, with a seventh book set for release in September 2011. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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!!Provides Examples Of:
* AGodAmI: [[spoiler:Makuron]]
* AWizardDidIt: Aerians can fly because the world has enough magic to support them. [[spoiler:When they fly over Ravellon, they drop right out of the air.]]
* BadassNormal: Severn is the only recurring character that doesn't have any sort of powers or magic. He still manages to [[CantCatchUp catch up]].
* {{Bishonen}}: Every single male [[InhumanlyBeautifulRace Barrani]], but especially Nightshade.
* BrotherSisterIncest: In the Barrani High Lord's line, the power to rule is passed from father to son, and the power to give babies their [[IKnowYourTrueName true names]] is passed from mother to daughter. Needless to say, the Barrani royal line is [[{{Squick}} extremely inbred]].
* CantArgueWithElves: It's considered extremely inadvisable to argue with the Barrani, because they're [[MagnificentBastard Magnificent Bastards]] at best and WickedCultured at worst.
* CoolSword: Nightshade has [[NamedWeapons Meliannos]] which is about as cool as a sword can get in this universe. It kills Dragons. While they are in Dragon form.
* EmbarrassingTattoo: Kaylin likes to pretend that that's all hers are.
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: The quartermaster doesn't have a name, apparently.
** And since, according to the Dragons, if you don't have a name you don't have a soul, he lacks a soul as well.
* FriendToAllChildren: Take a guess.
* HalfHumanHybrid: Averted. In a world with five races living in such close contact with each other, it's surprising that there are absolutely no hybrids ever mentioned ever, and Kaylin x Nightshade is the only InterspeciesRomance alluded to in the entire series.
* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne)]]
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Severn uses a blade on a chain. How this manages to be effective is best left [[WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief unanswered.]] But it looks very, very [[RuleOfCool cool]].
* TheIngenue: Subverted by a main character who drinks swears and bets at every opportunity.
* KaleidoscopeEyes: This series loves this trope. Every race except humans have eyes that reflect their mood, using a different range of colors for each race.
* LateForSchool: Kaylin. All the time. To the point that in the sixth book, when she's actually ON TIME, there are bets on how long this will last.
* LivingProp: Anyone remember Tanner? No? I rest my case.
* LoveTriangle: Nightshade x Kaylin x Severn. None of the boys seem to actually compete with each other though.
* MauveShirt: Samaran appeared for one book and has never been mentioned again.
* NamedWeapons: Meliannos.
* OurElvesAreDifferent: The Barrani are elves with sneakiness, cunning, and all around [[MagnificentBastard bastardry]] taken UpToEleven. They've also been known to cause wars because they're bored.
* MysticalWaif: [[spoiler: The Tha'alaani]] and [[spoiler: Tara]].
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Elantra's Dragons can shift from human to Dragon form. Other than that, they're pretty much the same. They breathe fire and have hoards.
* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, and exonerated her Sergeant of murder.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough*
* PersonOfMassDestruction: Kaylin. This isn't even a spoiler.
* PowerTattoo: The markings on Kaylin's body.
* {{Precursors}}: The Old Ones.
* RichSuitorPoorSuitor: Nightshade and Severn, respectively, although Severn...while not as rich as Nightshade, still manages to have more money than Kaylin.
* ScaryLibrarian: You do not mess with the Arkon's Library. EVER.
* SecretPolice: Shadow Wolves are a benevolent form.
* SingleGenderRace: While it's never actually been discussed...[[UnfortunateImplications we've never seen a female Dragon]]. This is resolved within the 7th book, Cast in Ruin.
** Though TheEmperor placed many restrictions on the Dragons, and those that could not follow them but did not rebel are presumed to be taking a very long nap somewhere. It is possible that the ladies are all taking a snooze. On the other hand, maybe they just don't leave the palace much.
* StalkerWithACrush: Subverted by Severn, but he watched her from the shadows for SEVEN YEARS.
* TheBeautifulElite: The Barrani look so perfect that it's actually hard to tell them apart from one another if you don't know them well enough.
* TheChosenOne: Kaylin is "Chosen". Nobody's really sure what that means.
* TheEmpire: Subverted. The Empire is actually an okay place to live. Not perfect, but okay.
* TheMentor: Sanabalis. Since he's immortal...and can literally breath fire and eat people, he's unlikely to be subject to MentorOccupationalHazard.
* TheMultiverse: [[spoiler: The world the story is set in is the original world, but others exist.]]
* ThoseTwoGuys: Teela and Tain, when they come out together. Also, in the second book, Andellen and Samaran.
* TrueCompanions: Kyuthe, Pridlea, fellow Hawks.
* WingedHumanoid: The Aerians.
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-->'''Nightshade''': ''Yes, I've learned it passes very, very slowly when I'm bored.''''\\
-- ''Cast in Silence''
Chronicles of Elantra is a fantasy series by Michelle Sagara (also known as Michelle Sagara West). The series has six books, with a seventh book set for release in September 2011. The books follow the life of [[PersonOfMassDestruction Kaylin Neya]] as she deals with the issues surrounding the City of Elantra and the races within it and the strange marks left on her body by the [[{{Precursors}} Old Ones]].
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!!Provides Examples Of:
* AGodAmI: [[spoiler:Makuron]]
* AWizardDidIt: Aerians can fly because the world has enough magic to support them. [[spoiler:When they fly over Ravellon, they drop right out of the air.]]
* BadassNormal: Severn is the only recurring character that doesn't have any sort of powers or magic. He still manages to [[CantCatchUp catch up]].
* {{Bishonen}}: Every single male [[InhumanlyBeautifulRace Barrani]], but especially Nightshade.
* BrotherSisterIncest: In the Barrani High Lord's line, the power to rule is passed from father to son, and the power to give babies their [[IKnowYourTrueName true names]] is passed from mother to daughter. Needless to say, the Barrani royal line is [[{{Squick}} extremely inbred]].
* CantArgueWithElves: It's considered extremely inadvisable to argue with the Barrani, because they're [[MagnificentBastard Magnificent Bastards]] at best and WickedCultured at worst.
* CoolSword: Nightshade has [[NamedWeapons Meliannos]] which is about as cool as a sword can get in this universe. It kills Dragons. While they are in Dragon form.
* EmbarrassingTattoo: Kaylin likes to pretend that that's all hers are.
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: The quartermaster doesn't have a name, apparently.
** And since, according to the Dragons, if you don't have a name you don't have a soul, he lacks a soul as well.
* FriendToAllChildren: Take a guess.
* HalfHumanHybrid: Averted. In a world with five races living in such close contact with each other, it's surprising that there are absolutely no hybrids ever mentioned ever, and Kaylin x Nightshade is the only InterspeciesRomance alluded to in the entire series.
* IKnowYourTrueName: Both the Barrani and Dragons have true names. Kaylin knows two: [[spoiler: Nightshade's (Calarnenne) and the Lord of the West March's (Lirienne)]]
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Severn uses a blade on a chain. How this manages to be effective is best left [[WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief unanswered.]] But it looks very, very [[RuleOfCool cool]].
* TheIngenue: Subverted by a main character who drinks swears and bets at every opportunity.
* KaleidoscopeEyes: This series loves this trope. Every race except humans have eyes that reflect their mood, using a different range of colors for each race.
* LateForSchool: Kaylin. All the time. To the point that in the sixth book, when she's actually ON TIME, there are bets on how long this will last.
* LivingProp: Anyone remember Tanner? No? I rest my case.
* LoveTriangle: Nightshade x Kaylin x Severn. None of the boys seem to actually compete with each other though.
* MauveShirt: Samaran appeared for one book and has never been mentioned again.
* NamedWeapons: Meliannos.
* OurElvesAreDifferent: The Barrani are elves with sneakiness, cunning, and all around [[MagnificentBastard bastardry]] taken UpToEleven. They've also been known to cause wars because they're bored.
* MysticalWaif: [[spoiler: The Tha'alaani]] and [[spoiler: Tara]].
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Elantra's Dragons can shift from human to Dragon form. Other than that, they're pretty much the same. They breathe fire and have hoards.
* PassedOverPromotion: Kaylin is still a Private, despite the fact that she [[spoiler: saved the fiefs TWICE, spoiler: saved both the former Lord of the High Halls's sons, survived the Barrani Test of Name, saved her Sergeant's sister-in-law, saved the city from a tidal wave, survived TWO encounters with Makuron, and exonerated her Sergeant of murder.]] There are reasons for this. *cough*attitude*cough*
* PersonOfMassDestruction: Kaylin. This isn't even a spoiler.
* PowerTattoo: The markings on Kaylin's body.
* {{Precursors}}: The Old Ones.
* RichSuitorPoorSuitor: Nightshade and Severn, respectively, although Severn...while not as rich as Nightshade, still manages to have more money than Kaylin.
* ScaryLibrarian: You do not mess with the Arkon's Library. EVER.
* SecretPolice: Shadow Wolves are a benevolent form.
* SingleGenderRace: While it's never actually been discussed...[[UnfortunateImplications we've never seen a female Dragon]]. This is resolved within the 7th book, Cast in Ruin.
** Though TheEmperor placed many restrictions on the Dragons, and those that could not follow them but did not rebel are presumed to be taking a very long nap somewhere. It is possible that the ladies are all taking a snooze. On the other hand, maybe they just don't leave the palace much.
* StalkerWithACrush: Subverted by Severn, but he watched her from the shadows for SEVEN YEARS.
* TheBeautifulElite: The Barrani look so perfect that it's actually hard to tell them apart from one another if you don't know them well enough.
* TheChosenOne: Kaylin is "Chosen". Nobody's really sure what that means.
* TheEmpire: Subverted. The Empire is actually an okay place to live. Not perfect, but okay.
* TheMentor: Sanabalis. Since he's immortal...and can literally breath fire and eat people, he's unlikely to be subject to MentorOccupationalHazard.
* TheMultiverse: [[spoiler: The world the story is set in is the original world, but others exist.]]
* ThoseTwoGuys: Teela and Tain, when they come out together. Also, in the second book, Andellen and Samaran.
* TrueCompanions: Kyuthe, Pridlea, fellow Hawks.
* WingedHumanoid: The Aerians.
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