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Dirge for Prester John
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A Dirge for Prester John is a fantasy trilogy by Catherynne M. Valente. It consists of: The Habitation of the Blessed (2010) The Folded World (2011) The Spindle of Necessity (TBA)Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })In 1699, renowned orientalist Hiob von Luzern voyages to India in search of the legendary kingdom of Prester John, where strange mythological creatures have been converted to the Christian faith. Upon arrival, he discovers only a small village and a woman in yellow, who informs him that Prester John is gone. Unwilling to accept this, Hiob looks for some evidence of the lost kingdom. The woman in yellow shows him an impossible tree, one which grows books.The books tell the story of the final days of the land of Pentexore, told by John himself, but also his wife, the blemmye Hagia. The third book is a curious little volume that tells the story of an earlier time before Pentexore adopted the Abir, the lottery by which people's lots in life are chosen. This book is told by Imtithal, an account of her task to care for the queen's children and the stories she tells them.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); })The more Hiob reads, the more his obsession with Prester John grows, and the more his obsession grows, the greater lengths he is willing to go to get the full story of what happened to the man who sent a letter to the western world several centuries ago. | |
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Angsty Surviving Twin | |
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Angsty Surviving Twin: Thomas, after the crucifixion of Christ. | |
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The Ageless | |
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The Ageless: No one who drinks from the Fountain three times will age. | |
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Arranged Marriage | |
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Arranged Marriage: Every marriage in Pentexore is arranged via the Abir, though the people feel free to make that work or not, and take lovers whether they are happy or not with their spouse. | |
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Army of Thieves and Whores | |
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Army of Thieves and Whores: The army John brings to fight the Crusades. They're the cream of Pentexore, but they have no idea how to form an actual army. | |
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Abdicate the Throne | |
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Abdicate the Throne: Abir gives up being queen at the second lottery. | |
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