Shaftal's ruling house has been scattered and destroyed by the invading Sainnites. The earth witch who ruled Shaftal is dead, leaving no heir. (I guess that's not a bad thing, since I'm doing a re-read now in anticipation of reading the fourth book, Air Logic, which is in all likelihood focused on Norina.) ( )Įarth-Air-Water-Fire: These elements have sustained the peaceful people of Shaftal for generations, with their subtle powers of healing, truth, joy, and intuition. Also, drug use is a major plot point, something like but not exactly like an opiate.Īnd finally, I should perhaps be worried about myself, because I liked Norina a lot more on this re-read than I ever liked her before.
Some good things do happen too, but wow, does she go through three kinds of hell over and over again first. So, all of that is still true, but evidently I forgot just how many terrible things happen to Zanja in this book. I think Fire Logic would be a particularly enjoyable read for anyone who's interested in considering how contemporary hot topics (the justification of war and violence, especially) can be rethought given a fantasy context. I loved it because of the many queer characters, the fascinating political themes, and the interesting use of magic. It's well-written, with strong characterization and plotting. If they can find a way to work together, they may just change the course of history.
Separately, all they can do is watch as Shaftal falls from prosperity into lawlessness and famine. The Shaftali have mobilized a guerrilla army against these marauders, but every year the cost of resistance grows, leaving Shaftal's fate in the hands of three people: Emil the Shaftali Paladin: an officer and a scholar whose elemental powers make him an excellent judge of character Zanja the Diplomat: the sole survivor of a slaughtered tribe, her fire powers bringing the gift of prescience and Karis the Metalsmith: a half-blood giant whose earth powers can heal and create, but only when she can muster the strength to hold off her addiction to a deadly drug that suspends her will.
Earth-Air-Water-Fire: These elements have sustained the peaceful people of Shaftal for generations, with their subtle powers of healing, truth, joy, and intuition.
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