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''[[Blade of the Avatar]]'' is a series of novels by [[Tracy Hickman]] and [[Richard Garriott]] for {{SotA}}. Kickstarter Backers also received a PDF copy of the first book in this series, and was named {{PAGENAME}}.
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The first book in this series, The Sword of Midras features illustrations by [[Denis Loubet]], renowned Ultima artist, and a cover designed by Portalarium artist [[Stephen Daniele]] and Tracy Hickman.


[[Blade of the Avatar]] ([[Blade of the Avatar|BotA]]) is a novel by [[Tracy Hickman]] and [[Lord British]] for [[Shroud of the Avatar]].
The novels are prequels to the {{SotA}} storyline, being set roughly 200 years prior to the launch of the game.


== Overview ==
==Books==
*[[Blade of the Avatar (PDF)]] (Book 1)
*[[Blade of the Avatar/The Sword of Midras|The Sword of Midras]] (Book 1)
*[[Blade of the Avatar/The Eye of Scales|The Eye of Scales]] (Book 2)
* Book 3
* Book 4
* Book 5
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*[[Blade of the Avatar/Shards of the Avatar|''Shards of the Avatar'']] (Unknown where this title name is from)
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If you are an Early [[Founder]], or you purchased [[Blade of the Avatar|BotA]] in the Add-On Store, then you will find a download link for the current installment of the novel on your personal [[SotA]] account page (log into [https://shroudoftheavatar.com/ SotA website] and click on “Account” in the top-right corner).  If you are a Kickstarter backer you’ll need to have your Kickstarter account linked to the SotA website (click here for instructions to link your Kickstarter account)<ref>Shroud Website Update, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=29385</ref>.
==Trivia==
*During the Cyber Monday 12 Hour Streamathon, Tracy and Richard announced that ''Blade of the Avatar'' will be available through traditional publishers. Additionally, they have ordered two additional books, making a trilogy of prequel novels for {{SotA}} written by Tracy Hickman and Richard Garriott!<ref>[https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?p=46412 Cyber Monday 12 Hour Streamathon - 12/01/2014]</ref> It was later noted that the first book will be expanded to include four additional chapters.
*NOTE: The Sword of Midras is not the version of the novel included in the SotA pledge rewards. The original Blade of the Avatar novel has already been delivered as an electronic PDF to all pledges prior to May 31, 2015 (when it expired). For those who qualify for this reward, you can find the link to the PDF on your SotA website account page Special Rewards tab for download. <strike>The physical and signed version of the novel that was a reward at the Citizen (and above) level up through May 31, 2015 will be a paperback print version of the original Blade of the Avatar novel that has been delivered as an electronic PDF. This physical reward will be delivered to backers at the same time that all physical rewards are delivered, which we currently expect will be toward the end of this year.</strike><ref>[[Update of the Avatar]] [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?p=59607 #180 - 2016.06.10: Pre-Order Now: The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook]</ref>
*Portalarium failed to reach an agreement with the publisher on distribution of the physical and signed version of the Blade of the Avatar books for backers. Instead, Patron-level backers eligible for a physical copy of the book will instead receive a unique in-game [[Challenge Dungeon Remote Dungeon Entrance]], and Citizen-level backers eligible for a signed copy will instead receive a [[Sword of Midras Library Dungeon Room]] and a [[Sword of Midras Magical Printing Press]].<ref>DarkStarr, [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/sword-of-midras-printed-copy-reward-replacement.159432/ Sword of Midras Printed Copy Reward Replacement] on [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php {{SotA}} Forum]</ref>


== Ownership ==
==References==
[[Blade of the Avatar|BotA]] is available to purchase in the [[Add-On Store]].  If you are an early [[Founder]] be sure to check if you already own it as a reward for your support.
 
== Chapters ==
=== Prolouge ===
=== Chapter 1 ===
[[File:SotA BotA Ch1 illustration small.png|left|Blade of the Avatar Chapter 1]]
Part 1 – ```The Obsidians```
 
Chapter 1: ```Midris```
 
 
Aren Bennis, Captain of the Westreach Army of the Obsidian Empire looked out for the heads of his archer ranks toward the remains of the city of Midris.
 
“Why does bringing order demand such a mess,” he mused as he scanned the splintering stockade wall for the remaining defenders behind it. “Such a beautiful, glorious mess.”
 
The city — or what passed for a city in his times, Aren corrected himself ruefully — lay under the pall of a large column of smoke billowing from the still burning barracks on the far side of the city. The smoke rose to mar the otherwise clear sky overhead. Aren could see the forward lines of battle against the stockade wall that stood between him and the interior of the city beyond. This was the third breach in the defenses he had commanded that day. Parts of the city were already being looted because of his two previous successes. Now, once more at his orders, the Satyrs had regrouped into a concentrated force and were tearing down another section of the defensive wall. The fauns were grouped here as well in support of the Satyrs, their special song loosening the mortar between the timbers. They had been the key to the fall of Midris, penetrating the timbers that stood against them in a number of places. It allowed the main force of human warriors to sweep through the breach and collapse the city defenses. Now the city had fallen to them as the Captain knew it would.<ref>Update of the Avatar, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?p=32347#more-32347</ref>
 
== Sources ==
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[[Category:Shroud of the Avatar]][[Category:Lore]][[Category:Blade of the Avatar]]

Latest revision as of 20:47, 30 July 2023

Template:Under Construction Template:Infobox Blade of the Avatar is a series of novels by Tracy Hickman and Richard Garriott for Template:SotA. Kickstarter Backers also received a PDF copy of the first book in this series, and was named Blade of the Avatar.

The first book in this series, The Sword of Midras features illustrations by Denis Loubet, renowned Ultima artist, and a cover designed by Portalarium artist Stephen Daniele and Tracy Hickman.

The novels are prequels to the Template:SotA storyline, being set roughly 200 years prior to the launch of the game.

Books[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • During the Cyber Monday 12 Hour Streamathon, Tracy and Richard announced that Blade of the Avatar will be available through traditional publishers. Additionally, they have ordered two additional books, making a trilogy of prequel novels for Template:SotA written by Tracy Hickman and Richard Garriott![1] It was later noted that the first book will be expanded to include four additional chapters.
  • NOTE: The Sword of Midras is not the version of the novel included in the SotA pledge rewards. The original Blade of the Avatar novel has already been delivered as an electronic PDF to all pledges prior to May 31, 2015 (when it expired). For those who qualify for this reward, you can find the link to the PDF on your SotA website account page Special Rewards tab for download. The physical and signed version of the novel that was a reward at the Citizen (and above) level up through May 31, 2015 will be a paperback print version of the original Blade of the Avatar novel that has been delivered as an electronic PDF. This physical reward will be delivered to backers at the same time that all physical rewards are delivered, which we currently expect will be toward the end of this year.[2]
  • Portalarium failed to reach an agreement with the publisher on distribution of the physical and signed version of the Blade of the Avatar books for backers. Instead, Patron-level backers eligible for a physical copy of the book will instead receive a unique in-game Challenge Dungeon Remote Dungeon Entrance, and Citizen-level backers eligible for a signed copy will instead receive a Sword of Midras Library Dungeon Room and a Sword of Midras Magical Printing Press.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Cyber Monday 12 Hour Streamathon - 12/01/2014
  2. ↑ Update of the Avatar #180 - 2016.06.10: Pre-Order Now: The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook
  3. ↑ DarkStarr, Sword of Midras Printed Copy Reward Replacement on Template:SotA Forum
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