Overview
Political High Fantasy with intrigue, a large ensemble cast, and parallel storylines.
There are multiple cycles: The debut is a classic entry with a self-contained story.
Wetherid II begins 20 years later and continues the conflict as a multi-volume series.
- Wetherid (entire world): over 140 relevant characters, more than 20 peoples and races, over 40 locations.
- Book 1: Legacy of the Elves – classic, self-contained, introduction to the world and its history.
- Wetherid II: Guardians of the Seven Artifacts – multi-volume, intrigue, betrayal, power struggles.
- Mystical magic: rare, dangerous, unreliable; it shifts power, it does not resolve it cleanly.
What You Get
- Political conflicts between kingdoms, orders and factions.
- Multiple perspectives and parallel storylines across different regions.
- Antagonists with power goals, resources and consequences.
- A classic High Fantasy world with ancient peoples, legends, ruins and conflict zones.
- A self-contained entry and then an escalating, multi-volume continuation (Wetherid II).
Not for You If …
- You are looking only for short, self-contained novels without long-term development.
- You want to follow only a single main protagonist.
- You prefer to avoid political intrigue and shifting power structures.
- You do not have the patience for a large ensemble and multiple simultaneous plotlines.
Entry Point
Recommended reading order: “Legacy of the Elves” → “Wetherid II: Guardians of the Seven Artifacts”.
The debut introduces the world and its foundations. Wetherid II begins 20 years later and shifts the focus to political intrigue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is “Legacy of the Elves” a self-contained story?
Yes. The debut is complete and serves as an entry point into the world and its background.
What is Wetherid II?
Wetherid II is the continuation as a multi-volume series. It begins 20 years after the debut and shifts the focus to political power struggles.
When do intrigue and parallel storylines begin?
The strong emphasis on this begins in Wetherid II. Multiple plotlines unfold simultaneously across different regions.
Do the numbers (140 characters, 20 peoples, 40 locations) apply to one book?
No. These figures refer to the entire world of Wetherid and the series as a whole.
Is the magic rule-based or mystical?
The magic is mystical, rare and dangerous. It is not a reliable tool that resolves conflicts without consequences.