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An alternate history/fantasy novel setby by S.B. Stewart-Laing and Michael J. Chernicoff, published in 17452012. Scotland., 1745: Anan army of Scottish rebels is about to be crushed by the larger and more ruthless British government forces, and decide to [[Summon Bigger Fish|ask for supernatural help]] from the [[Fair Folk]]. Unfortunately, the Fair Folk have [[Blue and Orange Morality|a very different morality]] than their human allies, and quickly take advantage of the fact that [[Warm Bloodbags Are Everywhere]], much to the dismay of the human population.
 
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* [[Action Survivor]]: Robert
* [[Bad Boss]]: Lord Hereford's job at the Treasury seems to consist of making life miserable for Alfred.
* [[Blue and Orange Morality]]: the faeries don't understand that it's not okay use their human allies as food or entertainment.
* [[Body to Jewel]]: Human magic user's lost [[Life Energy]] leaves behind small red gems.
* [[Cast Fromfrom Hit Points]]: human magic users. The results are not pretty.
* [[Cats Are Snarkers]]: The cat-sidhe enjoy criticising the human characters.
* [[Heroic Sacrifice]]: {{spoiler|Marian}}, who becomes a [[Souless Shell]] after {{spoiler|using magic to save the rebel leader's life.}}
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* [[Literal Metaphor]]: The daione sìdhe describe themselves as living 'inside the hills'. The Prince, who never got taught the original folklore, mistakes this for an idiom.
** Marian, a non-native English speaker, notices and puts the pieces together. Cue a [[Mass "Oh Crap"]] from everyone present.
* [[Requisite Royal Regalia]]: Averted. The Prince dresses like the other Scottish soldiers, which bothers Alfred no end.
* [[Spot of Tea]]: Alfred is very fond of this
* [[The Smart Guy]]: Ina, although Alfred also likes to think of himself as this
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