{"product_id":"melik-nightcat-and-the-elven-prince-the-key-of-brundag","title":"MELIK NIGHTCAT and THE ELVEN PRINCE: The Key Of Brundag","description":"Songs and stories of the legendary Nightcat echo throughout the Empire. As the Empress's favorite agent, he has uncovered the closest held secrets, stopped or started wars, freed impossibly guarded prisoners, and even stolen the most treasured object of the fairie. In reality, he is Melik, a willful, unpredictable thief-mage trying to take an unauthorized vacation. Along with his black cat familiar, Midnight, he is recruited to join a quest headed by an Elven Prince to recover an ancient relic with the power to control dragons. An artifact desired by both the Empress and her enemy, the Elven Queen. The world is rich in magic and populated by numerous enchanted creatures, and while familiar, contains my unique spin. Magic has defined rules and structure, allowing the reader to understand its possibilities and limitations. Non-human races are not evil monsters bent on mindless violence or good beings of light, full of benevolent charity. They are different kingdom states, interdependent with one another, making up an empire. A single Empress maintains order over the cultural and political conflicts that arise.This story is not a grim, dark tale of desperation and violence. It does have moments of suspenseful combat and fearful encounters, yet there is far more lighthearted humor. Along the way, a young apprentice grows to be a proper mage, an outcast giantess finds there is more to life than being a prince's bodyguard, and an elven prince learns enemies can become friends. Melik navigates all of it by showing the best magic is charm and wit.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B08L7CYSL2\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B08L7CYSL2.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Perry, J Kirk\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43334906282045,"sku":"BVV.B08L7CYSL2.G","price":12.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B08L7CYSL2-0.jpg?v=1783710281","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/melik-nightcat-and-the-elven-prince-the-key-of-brundag","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}