Traitor's Blade by Sebastien de Castell follows Falcio val Mond, once the first Cantor of the Greatcoats, an elite order of travelling magistrates trained in both swordplay and the intricate laws of Tristia. After the Dukes overthrow the king and sei…
Traitor's Blade by Sebastien de Castell follows Falcio val Mond, once the first Cantor of the Greatcoats, an elite order of travelling magistrates trained in both swordplay and the intricate laws of Tristia. After the Dukes overthrow the king and seize power, the kingdom fractures into warring factions, the Greatcoats are disbanded and disgraced, and Falcio becomes a hunted man in a land sliding toward ruin. Bound by an oath to their executed king, Falcio and his scattered comrades cling to a final, secret mission that could reshape Tristia’s future. Blending epic and high fantasy with political intrigue, war, and rebellion, the novel centers on loyalty under pressure, the cost of justice, and a hardened protagonist forced to choose between survival and the ideals he once served.
Traitor's Blade by Sebastien de Castell follows Falcio val Mond, once the first Cantor of the Greatcoats, an elite order of travelling magistrates trained in both swordplay and the intricate laws of Tristia. After the Dukes overthrow the king and sei…
Traitor's Blade by Sebastien de Castell follows Falcio val Mond, once the first Cantor of the Greatcoats, an elite order of travelling magistrates trained in both swordplay and the intricate laws of Tristia. After the Dukes overthrow the king and seize power, the kingdom fractures into warring factions, the Greatcoats are disbanded and disgraced, and Falcio becomes a hunted man in a land sliding toward ruin. Bound by an oath to their executed king, Falcio and his scattered comrades cling to a final, secret mission that could reshape Tristia’s future. Blending epic and high fantasy with political intrigue, war, and rebellion, the novel centers on loyalty under pressure, the cost of justice, and a hardened protagonist forced to choose between survival and the ideals he once served.
In Saint's Blood, Sebastien de Castell continues the story of Falcio val Mond and his fellow Greatcoats as they confront a threat that overturns the foundations of faith and power in Tristia. Saints, once thought untouchable, are being murdered, and…
In Saint's Blood, Sebastien de Castell continues the story of Falcio val Mond and his fellow Greatcoats as they confront a threat that overturns the foundations of faith and power in Tristia. Saints, once thought untouchable, are being murdered, and the killings fuel rumors that the gods reject young Aline’s claim to the throne. As dukes maneuver to escape their promises and religious authorities push to restore militant orders, Falcio must track a killer whose weapon is a sinister iron mask that unravels the minds of holy figures. The novel blends epic and high fantasy with political intrigue, war, and rebellion, following a seasoned swordsman forced into an unwinnable confrontation.
Tyrant's Throne by Sebastien de Castell concludes the Greatcoats saga with Falcio val Mond facing an impossible conflict between loyalty and law. As Aline prepares to claim the throne of Tristia and restore legal order, a rising warlord in Avares uni…
Tyrant's Throne by Sebastien de Castell concludes the Greatcoats saga with Falcio val Mond facing an impossible conflict between loyalty and law. As Aline prepares to claim the throne of Tristia and restore legal order, a rising warlord in Avares unites hostile armies and allies with Trin, a rival claimant who has already tried to kill Aline. Falcio, alongside Kest and Brasti, travels into the harsh northern territories and uncovers a far more ambitious contender for power, one who threatens both the kingdom and the Greatcoats themselves. The novel blends epic and high fantasy with political intrigue, war, and rebellion, following an experienced male protagonist forced to decide whether his ultimate duty lies with his queen or with the principles he has sworn to defend.
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1: Swashbuckling Fantasy Stories
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1: Swashbuckling Fantasy Stories by Sebastien de Castell gathers eight fantasy adventures, plus a bonus tale, set in a kingdom where the king’s death has shattered both law and loyalty. The stories follow various Greatcoa…
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1: Swashbuckling Fantasy Stories by Sebastien de Castell gathers eight fantasy adventures, plus a bonus tale, set in a kingdom where the king’s death has shattered both law and loyalty. The stories follow various Greatcoats—elite sword-wielding magistrates now disgraced, hunted, or in hiding—as they confront assassins, supernatural mysteries, political schemes, and the aftermath of war and rebellion. Moving between duels, investigations, and moral dilemmas, the collection explores how these men navigate honor and justice in a corrupt realm shaped by magic and intrigue. The tone blends high-stakes action with thoughtful character work, emphasizing a strong male protagonist perspective across interconnected episodes.
