First Rider's Call

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author = Kristen Britain
cover_artist = Keith Parkinson
country = United States
language = English
series = Green Rider (series)
genre = Epic fantasy novel
publisher = DAW Books
release_date = August 5, 2003
media_type = Print (Hardback)
pages = 656
isbn = ISBN 0-88677-861-1
preceded_by = Green Rider
followed_by = The High King's Tomb

"First Rider's Call" (2003) is the second novel written by Kristen Britain and is the second book in its series.

Plot summary

Now a Green Rider, one of the king's elite troop of messengers, Karigan returns to Sacor City giving up her merchant lifestyle. The story opens a year into this service as danger is threatening the kingdom of Sacoridia once again. The dark magic in Blackveil Forest is restless, and has found an outlet through the breach in the D'Yer Wall, which has protected Sacoridia from the forest for over 1000 years. This influx of magic has messed up a land that has largely learned to live without magic during this time. Strange instanges of rivers flowing backwards and animals turned to stone are brought to the palace from around the country. In the end the strange magic touches even the main city as suits of iron are brought to life and snow falls within the castle. Even the Green Riders' magic goes haywire sending Captain Mapstone into solitary confinement. As a result Mara (another rider) and Karigan are left to lead the riders as best they can. Throughout the book Karigan has visions of the First Rider, Lil Ambriodhe, who is the long-dead founder of the troop. Karigan does some interesting time travel, even visiting Lil in her own time.

An interesting web woven throughout the book is the journal of Hadriax el Fex. He paints a picture of Mornhavon the Black and his rise within the magic power. He even sees a vision of Karigan in the Lost Lake (obviously before it was lost)

Overall the book more fully develops the characters met in the first book and introduces new characters that further the plot.

Characters in "Green Rider"

*Karigan G'ladheon is the protagonist of Kirsten Britain's book series, Green Rider. She displays a strong sense of loyalty throughout all three books. First, by risking her life to continue F'ryan's mission and honor his request. It is hinted that King Zachary and she are developing a relationship. Among the Green Riders, the King's messengers, Karigan is fairly well liked and has many friends, two of which flirt with her and remove her boots, as well as drawing her a bath, when she comes back from intense training with the Swordmaster.

*Lil Ambriodhe was the legendary First Rider, and it is revealed in First Rider's Call that she was carrying the king's child. However, she apparently had a miscarriage and lost too much blood to live. Lil shows determination and has a slightly comical, exasparated personality, even if she is but a ghost. Karigan is favored by Lil, and Lil even goes so far as to possess her to save her from an evil force, and nearly kills her in the process.

ee also

*Green Rider - first book of the "Green Rider" Series
*The High King's Tomb - third book of the "Green Rider" Series

External links

* [http://www.kristenbritain.com/frc.html First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain]