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''The Riddle Master of Hed'' is the first book in a [[High Fantasy]] trilogy, ''The Riddle of the Stars'', by [[Patricia a McKillip]] that takes place in a [[Standard Fantasy Setting]] with a [[Morality Kitchen Sink]]. The other two are ''Heir of Sea and Fire'' and ''Harpist in the Wind.''
''The Riddle Master of Hed'' is the first book in a [[High Fantasy]] trilogy, ''The Riddle of the Stars'', by [[Patricia A. McKillip]] that takes place in a [[Standard Fantasy Setting]] with a [[Morality Kitchen Sink]]. The other two are ''Heir of Sea and Fire'' and ''Harpist in the Wind.''


Morgon was a student before his parents died and he became the land-ruler of Hed. He was born with a birth mark of three stars on his forehead which are the subject of prophecy, although he tries to ignore that. When the High One's harpist, Deth, comes to visit during his travels, he informs Morgon that Raederle of An's hand in marriage [[Engagement Challenge|was promised to whomever could defeat Peven of Aum in a riddle game]] and that An has been in an uproar ever since Peven told the last person to challenge him that he was too late. Morgon admits that he won Peven's crown in a riddle game and resolves to go with Deth to visit Raederle and offer himself in marriage.
Morgon was a student before his parents died and he became the land-ruler of Hed. He was born with a birth mark of three stars on his forehead which are the subject of prophecy, although he tries to ignore that. When the High One's harpist, Deth, comes to visit during his travels, he informs Morgon that Raederle of An's hand in marriage [[Engagement Challenge|was promised to whomever could defeat Peven of Aum in a riddle game]] and that An has been in an uproar ever since Peven told the last person to challenge him that he was too late. Morgon admits that he won Peven's crown in a riddle game and resolves to go with Deth to visit Raederle and offer himself in marriage.
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* [[Engagement Challenge]]: Raederle has been offered by her father to the man who can defeat Peven in a riddle game. It's been considered unwinnable for centuries before Morgon comes along.
* [[Engagement Challenge]]: Raederle has been offered by her father to the man who can defeat Peven in a riddle game. It's been considered unwinnable for centuries before Morgon comes along.
* [[Evil Sorcerer]]: Ghisteslwchlohm
* [[Evil Sorcerer]]: Ghisteslwchlohm
* [[Expy]]: The author is an explicit fan of ''[[The Lord of the Rings (Literature)|The Lord of the Rings]]'', and while this series is considerably different as a whole, there is one example of this- Ghisteslwchlohm bears a striking resemblence in many respects to Saruman.
* [[Expy]]: The author is an explicit fan of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', and while this series is considerably different as a whole, there is one example of this- Ghisteslwchlohm bears a striking resemblence in many respects to Saruman.
* [[Eyes of Gold]]: All the Morgols of Herun have them; it's a side-effect of the power that lets them see through solid objects.
* [[Eyes of Gold]]: All the Morgols of Herun have them; it's a side-effect of the power that lets them see through solid objects.
* [[Fake King]]: {{spoiler|Ghisteslwchlohm}}.
* [[Fake King]]: {{spoiler|Ghisteslwchlohm}}.
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* [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]: The wizards, shape-changers, and a few of the land-rulers live an indefinitely long time.
* [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]: The wizards, shape-changers, and a few of the land-rulers live an indefinitely long time.
* [[Rebellious Princess]]: Raederle of An, Tristan of Hed and Lyra of Herun.
* [[Rebellious Princess]]: Raederle of An, Tristan of Hed and Lyra of Herun.
* [[Resigned to The Call]]: It takes a few near-death experiences for Morgon to even consider going to the High One and asking ''him'' to figure things out.
* [[Resigned to the Call]]: It takes a few near-death experiences for Morgon to even consider going to the High One and asking ''him'' to figure things out.
* [[Left Justified Fantasy Map|Rignt Justified Fantasy Map]]: It seems that human colonisation of the High One's realm came from over the Eastern sea, and never extended into the harsh Bad Lands further West.
* [[Left Justified Fantasy Map|Rignt Justified Fantasy Map]]: It seems that human colonisation of the High One's realm came from over the Eastern sea, and never extended into the harsh Bad Lands further West.
* [[Royal Blood]]
* [[Royal Blood]]
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* [[Pursued Protagonist]]: Deth and Morgon.
* [[Pursued Protagonist]]: Deth and Morgon.
* [[The Quiet One]]: Deth.
* [[The Quiet One]]: Deth.
* [[Sealed Evil in A Can]]: The shape-changers. [[Sealed Amorality In A Can]]?
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]: The shape-changers. [[Sealed Amorality In A Can]]?
* [[Shoot the Dog]]: So many times.
* [[Shoot the Dog]]: So many times.
* [[Silent Scapegoat]]: {{spoiler|Deth}}.
* [[Silent Scapegoat]]: {{spoiler|Deth}}.

Revision as of 21:25, 15 April 2014

The Riddle Master of Hed is the first book in a High Fantasy trilogy, The Riddle of the Stars, by Patricia A. McKillip that takes place in a Standard Fantasy Setting with a Morality Kitchen Sink. The other two are Heir of Sea and Fire and Harpist in the Wind.

Morgon was a student before his parents died and he became the land-ruler of Hed. He was born with a birth mark of three stars on his forehead which are the subject of prophecy, although he tries to ignore that. When the High One's harpist, Deth, comes to visit during his travels, he informs Morgon that Raederle of An's hand in marriage was promised to whomever could defeat Peven of Aum in a riddle game and that An has been in an uproar ever since Peven told the last person to challenge him that he was too late. Morgon admits that he won Peven's crown in a riddle game and resolves to go with Deth to visit Raederle and offer himself in marriage.

Before they can get very far, their ship is attacked by shape-changers who are determined to kill The Starbearer aka Morgon. For his very life, Morgon travels with Deth to the High One on Erlenstar Mountain in search of an answer to the riddle of three stars.

The second book follows Raederle of An, Lyra of Herun, and Morgon's sister Tristan as they search for Morgon, Deth, and the High One, who are all now considered missing ever since Morgon reached the High One and fell out of all contact. The third book deals with the growing war against the shape-changers and the continuing search for the truth about the High One.

The main characters:

  • Morgon of Hed: aka The Star-Bearer. He is the Prince of Hed and least important of land-rulers. He was born with three stars on his forehead which are the subject of some of the oldest unsolved riddles. Before his parents died Morgan attended Caithnard where he studied riddle mastery. Shortly before the first book he secretly bet his life in a riddle game that hundreds of men have died attempting. He keeps the crown he won under his bed and just wants to farm.
  • Deth: The High One's harpist and Morgon's closest friend and mentor. He guides Morgon to Erlenstar Mountain.
  • Raederle of An: Princess of An, promised by her father Mathom to the man who would defeat Peven and protagonist of the second book.

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