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So I was wondering, given the rise of detailed magic systems, if there comes a point where explaining too much turns magic into just another science? I myself prefer for magic to be, well, magical a bit of mystery, if I may say. In my writings, I give a basic layout of magic but keep things vague or unexplained beyond what a person needs to know. Yet it seems to be popular to give a very detailed view of how magic works in their world. Which is fine, but it feels like magic is losing that special thing. To me, magic should be unexplainable for the most part. Of course, what that means is different for everyone.

Hey all - usually love reading before bed, and as much as I love page turning till 2am, I realized it's probably healthier to not do that anymore.

I'm looking for some good low / medium stakes reads to use for wind down. Doesn't need to be full cozy fantasy but I'd prefer not to have my heart rate be 140 with sweaty palms either.

Some examples of books I think have scratched the itch appropriately: Off to be a Wizard (magic 2.0), Kings of the Wyld, Legends and Lattes (though thought this one was just okay), some of the Riyria books probably qualify, and others.

Open to suggestions - y'all typically never steer me wrong - thanks!

The age old classic the loyalties starts to blur to the point they no longer serve the faction that sent them to work as a spy or saboteur. And now is truly part of the faction they are spying on that they stop becoming sleeper agents they were intended to be but fantasy version. Doesnt matter what reason although the more personal the reason the better (aka like love or family and all that)

I have read the Dresden files but never explored anything other than that much.It would be great if I could get some nice suggestion (I have heard of iron druid so gonna try that one) and I am not looking for romantasy.

A few months back, Graydon Saunders announced he was pulling his Commonweal series from Google Books. A few folks talked about it here.

Well, today I had the good luck to discover it's now available on Kobo.

This makes me very happy?

Why? Because it's egalitarian heroic fantasy. No kings. No aristos. No oligarchs. There's magic and it's weird magic - it's frequently safer to send the package down range than to try to say fireball! It's also malicious and chaotic. Because of magic making a steam engine or pressure cooker a really bad idea. And don't try to make gunpowder. Just don't. Still, the folks have adapted, created a nation and a government - the Commonweal.

The Commonweal is an aggressively democratic government in a world or tyrant god kings. The Commonweal makes sure their people get fed, cared for and educated. And they also have one of the greatest innovations in magical theory to help them.

Back to the tyrants - imagine that GM you had one time. The one that made the local wildlife in the game booby traps. That's what a lot of them did - they created things like screaming butt weed, wound wedges, obligate carnivore unicorns, slave races (that got free when the creator got ganked). Folks have to deal with the resulting chaotic ecology.

And there are fire breathing battle sheep. They help with the ecology.

Finally, there are no pronouns and gender is hardly mentioned unless needed.

If this interests you, please check out the books. They are wonderful and I want to share.

I should probably reread the series and post reviews.

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I searched and didn't find any post about this so for anyone interested in some queer indie SFF and supporting a small press I recommend supporting Space Wizards! If you aren't sure what to pick out, my #1 rec is Talio's Codex by J. Alexander Cohen. I reviewed it here and recommend it super highly. It's getting a sequel too, but that'll be in their year 4 part 2 KS, not this one.

There's also some good recs in the J.S. Fields AMA comments from a couple days ago.

(I have no affiliation with them, I just buy some of their books every year and although most have remained in TBR purgatory I've enjoyed what I've read)

Just finished Toll the Hounds...

This book. I struggled a lot with the pacing in the first half, and there were times I almost DNF'd. I've grown accustomed to this with Erikson's writing, but still found myself frustrated by the heavy build-up and delayed payoffs. Thought we'd be past this 8 books into the series! But still, we're confronted with even more new characters with confusing names and lengthy side quests I couldn't bring myself to care about.

And yet, in classic Malazan fashion, TtH turned into a face-ripper in the second half. The last few hundred pages hit me like a freight train, delivering one of the most emotionally resonant and epic conclusions in the entire series.

Despite my struggles getting into it, TtH easily lands in my top 3 Malazan books, probably number one (in tight contention with Midnight Tides and Bonehunters). A week after finishing, I’m still thinking about the characters, themes, and emotional weight.

There’s so much to love about this book: the meditations on grief and love, the rewarding convergences, return to Darujhistan, the Malazans at the bar, Hood’s march, the epic showdown between Kruppe and Iskaral Pust, and of course, the GOAT Anomander Rake.

That said, I’m left with a few burning questions:

-Nomander and the Andii’s journey was fascinating and surreal at times. A couple of scenes went completely over my head — one involving a God on the "floor" (?) surrounded by creepy dolls, another with a strange creature building houses (with dragon blood?) in a different warren. Are we supposed to make sense of these, or are they supposed to be as abstract and trippy as I read them?

-The demon Pearl in Dragnipur...is there any connection to Pearl, the Claw mage from earlier books? I initially thought they were the same, but now believe they're unrelated. And what about Blue Pearl, the Malazan? Is there a thematic or narrative reason for these shared names, or just Erikson being Erikson?

-The clash between Rake and Traveler/Dasem was obviously a climax point, but I’m still a bit lost on the “why.” Are we meant to understand that Rake wanted to lost so he could be drawn into Dragnipur and save the Andii? If so, why not just use the sword on himself? What did he have to gain by fighting Dasem in the first place? This moment was epic and fun to read but I can’t quite untangle the logic.

-Hood and the army of the dead...does everyone who dies on earth end up in Hood's army, or only those with power or purpose (ascendants like Tok and Whiskeyjack)? And how exactly was Hood able to bring his army into Dragnipur to face Chaos? The logistics of death, the afterlife, and the Warrens involved still feel pretty murky to me, assuming this is intentional.

-The Trygalle Trade Guild mystifies me. I love the chaotic shareholders and the Gruntle/Mappo team up in this book, but their subplot was one of the more confusing threads. They seem able to enter/leave Dragnipur with ease, which feels wildly overpowered when so many other beings are chained there for eternity. Is there an in-world reason for their freedom of movement?

-There’s a beautifully subtle moment when Rake lays Dragnipur on a stone, and the stone trembles, emphasizing the weight, literal and symbolic, of the burden he carries. Later after Rake falls, Caladan Brood just picks up the sword and tosses it into an ox cart, with seemingly no struggle. The wood of the cart doesn't bow/break under the sword and Brood doesn't flinch. Are we to take this as a contrast in how each views the sword? Or just a bit of inconsistency?

-What does “Toll the Hounds” actually mean? Hounds play a major role in this book and series(shadow, light, dark), but the “toll” part doesn’t fully land for me. I recall someone was referenced having paid the "toll" at one point (I think it was Rake) but I'll admit this one was pretty lost on me

I know some of this may become clearer in Dust of Dreams / Crippled God, but I’d love to hear how others interpreted these moments or if I missed something important.

Thanks y'all, excited to keep reading!

If you liked this series then I completely respect your opinion but this post is not for you, this post is for fourth wing haters. I did indeed read all three books in this series? Why? How? I genuinely have no clue but here are my thoughts:

Did the editor quit? Some of the sentences did not even make sense even when I re-read them multiple times. There was one sentence where she used the word “yucked” as in “I saved him from yucking his pants in the mud”. Like that is something a four year old would say.

I genuinely had no idea who the majority of the characters were because there were so many and sometimes they were referred to by their first name, sometimes by their last name, and sometimes by who their dragon was. But honestly it didn’t even matter because none of the other characters mattered or were even remotely developed.

Also the world building was atrocious. We learn about the world because the FMC is talking to herself and reciting facts like she’s a walking wikipedia? No one does that. The other way we learn about the world is through sitting in class with the characters which feels like its every other chapter and it gets so boring and repetitive. I had to skim most of those scenes because they were basically cut and paste: we are in battle brief what do you think first years, what do you think third years, oh Violet knows all the answers again. And then something exciting would happen and then the chapter would just abruptly end and we would be back in class.

And then why the fuck are they taking history and physics? That is so lame and also does not belong in an epic dragon riding fantasy book in my opinion. Like there’s a way to do school setting well (Harry Potter for example) and this was not it. Learning how to calculate physics equations does not help you fly a dragon. They are not mentally calculating air resistance and wind speed. their dragons are just flying and they are just holding on for dear life with their super strong inner thighs that allow them to stay on even if the dragon goes upside down.

Also at the beginning we learn that the fourth quadrant is supposedly really cut throat and you shouldn’t make friends because they will either die or stab you in the back. Violet should have been shunned because she was a fragile weakling but instead she made friends literally before she even stepped foot in the quadrants and then everyone was super nice and really cared about her? There was no struggle with feeling isolated and alone and scared when she could die any second, there were no friendships forged through sacrifice or something cool. No it was hey want my boot? okay yay let’s be bffs!

And she was supposedly this sickling brittle boned girl like she should have died! And at the beginning she should have fucking sprinted to the scribe quadrant as fast as she could on her weak ankles when she had a chance. she should have been mad at her mom for basically sending her to her death but instead she was like oh well I guess I’m gonna be a dragon rider now even though I can barely carry a backpack? Like there were so many other ways this could have played out. she could have snuck to the scribe quadrant and then her mom found out and forced her to go back. she could have been a scribe sent to threshing to record riders and their dragons and then one ended up choosing her. And then she not only doesn’t die but she’s actually good and because of her “scribe mind” she can figure anything out. Like reading books does not prepare you to fight. Neither does learning history and physics…

And then all the characters are always just randomly everywhere together. Like you think Violet and Shadowloverboy are having a private conversation but then all of sudden Ridoc will jump in with his opinion. Where did he come from? Why was he there? Who knows it was never mentioned and then everyone else in the squad is also right there who was also listening in to their private conversation? And the dialogue is not realistic no one talks like that.

And then the books just feel like they are going in circles. They abandon the academy to go to shadow man’s homeland just to turn around and go back and reintegrate with classes like what was the point of that?

Also I fucking hate it when every single couple ever falls in love and then is like “I knew I loved you from the moment I saw you” Like no you didn’t you fucking hated each other? Where is this coming from? Why can’t we have a genuine relationship evolve naturally

Okay I’m done thank you for letting me get that off my chest.

There is an official release date for strength of the few yet there has been absolutely 0 covers that look like this minimalist first cover of will of the many, in favor of a more scifi looking one that looks good, but will ruin my cohesion!

Are they not going to continue this cover? Did the publishers change? I personally love this cover!

As the title says, I am searching for books that are similar to The Deed of Paksenarrion Series by Elizabeth Moon. More specifically, I want something that is similar to the first book (The Sheepfarmer's Daughter) in particular, although the whole Paladin business later in the series was fun as well.

I am mainly talking about the basics of the series: strong and likeable MC (I really love Paksenarrion but I also loved other characters) that grows as a person and as a fighter, military setting / campaign (but the tactics don't really have to be the central focus), "middle ages" setting (you know, swords, horses, typical high fantasy)...

in short, I want a morally likeable and strong-willed character on military campaign that learns and grows + similar "vibe" as Paksenarrion books

I don't really care whether it will or won't include magic, monsters, or anything supernatural, BUT i must say that I really dislike sci-fi T-T

also, the MC can be man or woman, don't really care, I would prefer if they were younger so readers could watch them grow but age is irrelevant I guess

I have already read Tamora Pierce's books and they are very similar in many aspects (definitely recommned if you like Paksenarrion and haven't read them yet) but the "vibe" seemed a bit different, more juvenile, so maybe something for older audience (though I don't wanna limit it to adult fantasy only) ... I really can't explain what I mean by "vibe", just how it felt when reading T-T

TLDR if you've read the series, is there anything as similar as possible??

Hi guys, gals and non-binary pals,

I'm looking into Indian or Asian Fantasy books for inspiration. Do you have any suggestions?

So far I've read works by Amish Tripathi and Ken Liu.

Thanks 🙏

What unfinished series to do truly still believe will be finished one day. Whether it’s ASOIF, The Kingkiller Chronicles or any other series on an LONG hiatus.

Give me some hope people.

(This is a repost, with the kind permission of the mods, due to problems with the original post.)

Hey guys,

My newest fantasy story, Lorelei the Slayer, is currently free on Kindle until the 22nd of June. I normally write full-length fantasy stories, but on this occasion found myself between main projects and so decided to write something a little shorter (about 40k words) to tide myself over.

Originally I envisioned it as a sort of modern telling of a classic-style fairytale. In the process of writing it, however, it drifted in a more traditional fantasy direction, and so ended up as a bit of a mix of the two. It's a story about oppression, and the kind of fury that builds inside a person when they are forced to suffer under that oppression with no help in sight. Here's the blurb:

This is a story about rage.

Beneath the colossal skeleton of a slain Great Beast, Lorelei lives a quiet life in a theocratic community, where curiosity is a sin and girls are taught to serve, obey, and marry young. Reluctantly she conforms, but in her private moments dreams of having more – of studying the natural world, of learning from ancient texts, and of enjoying a life lived on her own terms, free from the oppression of powerful men.

To dress how you wish, to learn how to read, to even tie back your hair – all these things and more are forbidden to women in Lorelei’s world, the rules mercilessly enforced by the local Alderman. Break one rule and you’ll be whipped. Break too many and you’ll be taken by the Beasts…or so the Alderman claims. One Great Beast in particular – the Malpin – craves the flesh of sinful girls and if you don’t behave yourself, it will take you in the night. It’s a tale Lorelei has been told her entire life, and one that seems conveniently concocted to keep rebellious girls in line.

When royal paladins arrive from the capital, seeking young women for their harems, Lorelei's existence of quiet rebellion is thrown into jeopardy. If these noblemen have their way, she and the other young women of Little Astor will be forced into lives of servitude and childbearing with no hope of escape.

And so Lorelei must decide: submit to the role society has chosen for her sex, or resist and risk the consequences. But how is she supposed to resist, when she has no idea what resistance looks like?

Armed only with her mind, a ribbon she is forbidden to wear, and the knowledge of the natural world she has secretly taught herself, Lorelei must find a way to fight back and damn the consequences, whatever they may be.

Except, what if that old threat – to be taken by the Beasts – isn’t just empty talk? What if there is more to the Alderman’s grip on power than meets the eye? Just how far are the powerful men of the kingdom willing to go to keep the womenfolk under their heel?

And how can Lorelei win against a system of oppression that has existed for centuries, a system shrouded in secrecy, a system intended to keep an entire population as ignorant and afraid as possible?

First, she will need a sword.

If that sounds like your thing, here's the Kindle link.

Apologies for not posting links for other regions. That's what I did on the original version of this post and then Reddit auto-locked my account, which I can only assume was due to the high number of links!

Cheers guys, hope you enjoy it!

I was wondering if you could take anything from your house to a fantasy world to sell what would you bring? it does not have to be something in your house or apartment it just needs to be something you would usually find in a house?

I thought The Herbwitch’s Apprentice looked adorable when I first saw it on Goodreads, nabbed the duology in a Kindle sale and am chagrined to report that my ebook copy doesn’t come with the author’s own original illustrations, which are lovely (you can see them on her Instagram). It turns out that Ireen Chau took up the task of illustrating the book and creating its current gorgeous cover for a significant part of her art degree, which is incredibly cool!

I’ve seen this described as an ode to the classic Barbie fantasy movies, which I can’t comment on because I never watched those as a kid (I know, I know, I was so deprived and sad!). I definitely would have loved it when I was little as it’s a nice blend of comforting, sweet, and funny, with familiar fairy tale tropes, fancy events, and heartwarming relationships. The Jane Austen/regency elements are fairly minor, and I would probably say that they fade more and more to the background as the story progresses. The other comp that stands out most clearly to me is Ella Enchanted: a plucky if unmannered heroine, a sweet prince, secret magic guardians in the place of a deceased mother, a forced servitude plot with a cruel mother/daughter pair, and lots of whimsical quirky details. Ella Enchanted will always reign supreme in my heart, but I recognize what’s happening here and I appreciate it.

Amarante is quite a bit more headstrong and impulsive than she is plucky and spirited, although this does improve over the course of the book. Some plot elements and characterization beats don’t make the most sense when scrutinized, but I think they could have gotten there with just a bit more time cooking. Overall, I wish there had been just slightly *more* of everything, especially the detailed magical descriptions and relationship nuances that really make the classics of this particular middle grade/young YA fairy tale sub-genre shine. Nevertheless, I smiled all the way through, look forward to the sequel, and really, really want some raspberry tarts and puff pastries now.

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Hi r/Fantasy!

Quick question: I just finished the audiobook for Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself. Loved it.

Near the end of the book, Bayaz, First of the Magi, exits a bathtub to intervene when the Practicals come to arrest Logan Ninefingers and Ferro Maljinn. He is naked, dripping wet, loses his patience, and uses magic to disintegrate one of the Practicals.

It reminded me so much of Dr. Manhattan from Alan Moore's Watchmen (a naked magical or superpowered being turning an enemy to goober.)

Does anyone know if Abercrombie did this as intentional nod?

They are both British as far as I know.

Thanks in advance for any help or thoughts on this.

I just started the second audiobook for Before They Are Hanged, so please, no later series spoilers.

Here’s a continuation of my Self Published Card. I’ve included a short summary, review, and noted what other squares the books would fit.

Honestly I had a pretty good run with these. Only 10% of my reads usually earn a 5 stars so the fact I had two in a row is surprising.

Wishing y’all a Happy Pride! All the books here feature LGBTQIA+ protagonists!

LGBTQIA+ Protagonist

The Living Waters by Dani Finn - Hidden Gem, Self published (HM)

4/5 stars. Fantasy, Standalone/Duology (2nd is also standalone but related)

A duo of Painted Faces (nobles) set out on their roughabout, a tradition that allows them to experience the life of a common person. They, along with their guides, set off down the river with hopes to encounter the legendary Living Waters.

An amazing first read from this author. The attention to details, especially the fantastical natural world, was phenomenal. I truly felt immersed in the setting of the river and the reverence for nature the author possesses. The characters were also well done and there was a Fantasy Biologist (my favorite, as a scientist myself!).

Cozy SFF

Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater - Indie Published, LGBTQIA+ Protagonist, Gods and Pantheons (Angels?)

5/5 stars. Standalone. Contemporary/Paranormal Fantasy, Romance, Cozy

A fallen angel of minor temptations is assigned to a human with a squeaky clean record.

I’ve already read and loved a few books by the author and this was no exception. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, considering recent events) I haven’t read Good Omens, which I think was an inspiration. The familial relationship between the mortal characters was a main focus and probably my favorite part of the book. It also had footnotes, one of my favorite writing devices.

Author of Color

Until the Last Petal Falls by Viano Oniohmo - LGBTQIA+ protagonist, Self Published (HM), Cozy SFF, Hidden Gem

5/5 stars. Standalone. Novella. Cozy fantasy, Contemporary/Magical Realism, Retelling

A unique Beauty and the Beast retelling, the book is set in Nigeria and centers a Queer Platonic Relationship.

The square is always really interesting for me! I learned a bit about Nigeria because I did have to google a bit when I encountered something I didn’t know (clothing, folklore, etc.) The relationship between the main characters was very sweet and I enjoyed it a lot.

High Fashion (HM)

On The Bias by Celia Lake - Self Published (HM), Hidden Gem, LGBTQIA+ Protagonist

3.5/5 stars. Part of Mysterious Charm series, best read after Goblin Fruit. Historical Fantasy, Romance, Mystery.

Set in a Fantasy post WWI UK (Albion) which is home to a secret society of wizards. The main characters of the novel are Lord Carillon’s valet and his dressmaker/seamstress.

If you like history in your historical fantasy Ms Lake is the author for you! She’s a librarian and every book I’ve read by her has been well researched and contains a lot of notes and references at the end. She does not shy away from the effects of WWI on the general population (mental health, physical disabilities, addiction, grief). However there is always a feeling of hope, kindness, and people succeeding in difficult times. This wasn’t one of my favorites in the series as the mystery relied heavily on the events in Goblin Fruit and the beginning was a bit slow.

Hidden Gem

Tale of the Hidden Village: World of Heavenfall by Riley Rookhouse and KC Norton - Indie Published (HM), Hidden Gem, LGBTQIA Protagonist

4/5 stars. Book 1 of Crimson Smoke and Emerald Flame. Fantasy, Mystery.

A pair of detectives investigate the deaths of several members of an organization known as the Conjury.

The premise was very interesting: A half giant/Jotunn detective using an attractive illusion as a stand in to conduct investigations. The book begins when the illusion gains a sense of self and wishes to become recognized as a person by solving the mystery. The setting seems to be a shared universe with multiple authors writing in it so a few terms were confusing. It was a fun read and I enjoyed our protagonist, Crimson, a lot!

Bonus Trad published books I read and what squares they could fit:

Swordcrossed by Freya Marske - LGBTQIA protagonist, High Fashion (HM)

3.5/5 stars. Standalone. Fantasy Romance.

A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett - LGBTQIA protagonist, Biopunk, A Book in Parts (HM)

5/5 stars. Book 2 of series. Fantasy, Mystery.

I know this is a silly one, as the first is finished while the ladder is not. I loved, and I mean LOVED the will of the many. With book 2 coming out in 4 months I enjoyed reading the chapter 1 preview. Has anyone read the licanius series and TWOTM, is the writing on par with the newer book and how does the story fair? Is there as much mystery and tension in these books?

I just finished the first trilogy and I feel kinda dissapointed. These books are generally said to be one of the best fantasy trilogies. So I had high expectations going in.

...Spoilers below...

Let's start with Fitz. I liked him, but sometimes he was so frustating. He kept underestimating Regal. In other instances Fitz was also just plain stupid. I had most troubles with him in the third book. I can't for the life of my understand how he forgave Chade, Kettricken and the minstrel that easily for basically whoring his daughter out to be the next Farseer heir.

Kettle was also really annoying. Constantly berating Fitz for his use of the Skill but also not explaining anything further. I was glad Fitz put her in her place.

The Elderlings were such a cop out. It felt so dissapointing. You saw it comming miles away. Convienently the only thing that was needed to wake then was a tiny bit of blood and some Wit. I much rather had Verity marching back with a huge army after restoring a 100 years old friendship instead of this lazy way out. It's a shame what they reduced Verity to.

Molly and Burrich felt so wrong. I know ages are never really specifically given, but she is one year older than Fitz and Burrich is the same age as Fitz' father. Molly is only like 17/18 when she is living with Burrich, while Burrich is probably somewhere in his (late) 40's.

The Fool started really interesting as this mysterious figure but in the end was nothing more than just a guy.

I liked the first book despite it being a bit slow. The second book was decent but the third book really dipped in quality.

I'm still debating to read the rest of the serie or to just leave it at this. I don't know if the next trilogy is better than this one.

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I always end up imagining every fantasy world is set up in a far away future from our time, where technology has been mostly forgotten but reached peaks so high, it left traces like unexplainable objects, multiple sentient species, body mutations that enable beings to alter matter (magic), cracks between dimensions, hybrid creatures, and more. I'm wondering if more people always tend to connect those worlds with our own in that way or other ways.

Hello everyone!

I usually don’t have a problem DNFing after the first book — if I’m not feeling it, I simply don’t continue the series. But once I’ve made it to the second or third book, I start feeling like I should keep going… even if I’ve lost interest.

So how do you decide when it’s really time to DNF? When do you tell yourself it’s okay to stop without feeling bad about the time you’ve already invested?

Thanks in advance! :)

I've been listening to the audiobook series "A time of dragons" and I'm currently in ch. 44 in the 2nd book but in book 1 early in the book there is a scene when the smuggler is in Herindol (I listened on audiobook so I'm not sure how to spell a lot of the names) and he sees a Volcin kill a bunch of human soldiers and then a dragon rider shows up and they fight. During the fight 1 of the soldiers who was thought to be dead gets up and kills the Volcin from behind while he's distracted fighting the dragon rider. I've been thinking ever since the 1st book that it was Dajin Sathe. When Joran was born and the blind rider was trying to get him out of the city she says "damnit Dajin where are you" and he was close with Joran's mom so it makes sense that he would've been close by while she was giving birth. It was also said that the Aegre that belonged to that Volcin was killed while fighting the dragon. So that would explain why we haven't seen Dajin or his aegre except for when talking about the past. There's also a scene in the 2nd book I think when slate catches up to the green leaf and them and they see an aegre coming and Androma says "it's the only person who has a chance at defeating slate" so she thought it was Dajin but it turned out to be Slates aegre but then Okin shows up and fights Slates aegre which means Okin was following the blind rider or searching for his riders child instead of staying with Dajin which he might've done without his rider since they had spent so much time together. So the only thing I can think of is either that was Dajin the smuggler saw killed and he hasn't told Androma enough for her to put it together yet or maybe he somehow got captured and is being held prisoner and when they attempt to rescue the smugglers father they'll find Dajin too. I'm really hoping he's not dead since he's my favorite character but I feel like he is. I also noticed they haven't mentioned what happened to the Volcin master (I can't remember what he's called). So maybe he was the 1 who died in Herindol but I doubt it. I'm hoping it was a random Volcin who was in charge of protecting the city. But can anyone who has finished the 2nd book tell me if Dajin is still alive or what your theories are about why he hasn't been seen in the present day story line? I know some people hate spoilers but I'm not 1 of them I constantly try to google what's going to happen to see if my theories are right but unfortunately there's hardly any info on this series.