Sebastien de Castell
Alas, that's not a question answered in the first four books that are currently published. I would say, however, that for me, Kellen's story isn't about the would-be mage who wants magical powers and then gets them. I feel like there are hundreds of fantasy series that already do that. As a writer (and a reader), I'm a lot more interested in finding out what happens to the hero who doesn't get to rely on ever-increasing magical powers to solve their problems. So I guess what I'm saying is, whether or not the counter-banding remains permanent, what keeps me writing the books is discovering new ways for Kellen, Reichis, and Ferius to survive with cleverness, daring, and trickery rather than just spells. That said, there's plenty of spellcasting in the rest of the series, and remember that Jan'Tep bands aren't the only kind of magic out there.
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Flanwaw
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Sebastien de Castell:
Just finished Tyrant's Throne and have had a great time with the Greatcoat series! I've been curious for a while and wonder if you'd be willing to share with us all the King's Laws? We get a few of them throughout the series, but I don't believe we've ever got them all! If you aren't willing to give us all of them yet, could you at least tell us as many as you are able that haven't already been mentioned in the books?
Eve
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Sebastien de Castell:
Hi Sebastien! I hope you're well - just two quick quarantine-induced questions (seeing as I've already reread Traitor's Blade in English and in French!) First, which of your books is coming next, and when? I can't wait but different sites are telling me different things! Second, do you happen to know exactly where to find The Red Lily, because I've not been able to find it on your site. All the best from Scotland :)
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