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Logline
In seventeenth century Istria, a wizard atoning for past mistakes steps forward to claim custody of a 16-year-old orphan, pointedly refusing to apprentice the girl lest her inherent gift endanger everyone within their quiet valley.
Genre
Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Short Summary
At 16, half-fey orphan Liara is exiled from Dvigrad under suspicion of magick and charges of thievery. Friend of the priest who’d protected Liara, the wizard Nagarath offers to take her in but only after publicly proclaiming that he will not apprentice her. Inwardly, Liara vows to learn regardless.
Setting
Istria, Croatia: Dvigrad, Vrsar, and surrounding
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
The author has not yet written this
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Liara
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Aspiring, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Insecure, Naive, Secretive, Unapologetic, Blunt, Complex, Confident, Lone Wolf, Outspoken
Additional Character Details
Name: Nagarath
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Clumsy, Complex, Educated, Honorable, Lone Wolf, Modest
Additional Character Details
Name: Anisthe
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Aspiring, Charming, Educated, Manipulative, Power-hungry, Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Kresimir
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Charming, Heartthrob, Romantic, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Unapologetic, Uneducated