SOLVED. Fantasy Fiction: people are imprisoned in caves filled with toxic smoke because they can curse someone who kills them by spilling their blood. [s]

[Brent]

fantasy fiction novel where people are imprisoned in caves filled with toxic smoke because they can curse someone who kills them by spilling their blood

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Moved to Unsolved.

Brent, please read the description box at the top of the main group page for tips on how to write your query, including header (title).

[Kate]

Brent, I added details copied from your initial post. Edit as you seen the need.
And add as much detail to this thread as you can remember. It's amazing what detail can leap out when someone reads your thread!
When did you read this?
Was the book written about the time you read it or before?
Fantasy?
Anthropological?
etc.?

[Robert]

The Fionavar Tapestry, by Guy Gavriel Kay

"The Paraiko, the peaceful giants of the mountains. It was the ancient Paraiko who long ago bound Owein and the Wild Hunt to obey Connla's Horn. The Paraiko refuse violence even in self-defence; in exchange, they are protected by the curse of the Paraiko, drawn down on whoever sheds their blood."

[Brent]

Thank you Robert!

[Brent]

SOLVED!!

[Kris]

Glad you found your book, Brent. I'll shelve the first book in the series - The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay - found by Robert. If you read a different book in the series, just let us know.