- Ashling
Infobox Book |
name = Ashling
image_caption = 1997 Penguin Australia paperback cover
author =Isobelle Carmody
cover_artist =
country =Australia
language = English
series =Obernewtyn Chronicles
genre =Science fiction novel
publisher = Viking Children's Books
release_date =13 February 1995
media_type = Print (Paperback )
pages = 522 pp
isbn = ISBN 0-670-85357-7
preceded_by = The Farseekers
followed_by = The Keeping Place"Ashling" is a
science fiction novel byIsobelle Carmody , set in apost apocalyptic world. It is the third book in theObernewtyn Chronicles .Plot summary
"Sometimes dreams were gateways through which messages might come. Beasts called them ashlings: dreams that called..."
In order to seal an alliance between the Misfit community at Obernewtyn and rebel forces, the powerful young farseeker, Elspeth Gordie, disguises herself as a gypsy and travels to dangerous Sutrium, seat of the oppressive ruling Councilcourt.
She journeys anxiously, fearing the long-awaited dream summons from the OldOnes to fulfil her secret destiny will interrupt her task for the Master of Obernewtyn. But through encounters with slavers, Herder priests, rebels and enigmatic nomads from the distant lands of Sador, Elspeth learns that even now she does the bidding of the OldOnes.
She is reassured, until she discovers that she is being stalked through her dreams. Her only protection is the ravaged, half mad, telepathic cat, Maruman...
Characters in "Ashling"
The story is told through the first person point of view of Elspeth Gordie.
* "
Elspeth Gordie ", A talented Misfit, Guildmistress of theFarseekers Guild .
* "Rushton Seraphim ", A misfit with latent talents, heir to and Master of Obernewtyn.
* "Matthew (obernewtyn chronicles)", A talented Misfit, Guilden of the Farseekers
* "Dameon ", A blind talented Misfit, Guildmaster of theEmpath Guild .
* "Maryon", A talented Misfit, a Futureteller.
* "Maruman ", an enigmatic cat with prophetic tendencies.
* "Gahltha ", A black stallion, self appointed guardian of "Elspeth Gordie".
* "Atthis", Eldar of the Agyllians.
* "Iriny", An injured half-breed gypsy woman.
* "Kella", A talented Misfit, a Healer, bonded to "Domick" and living in Sutrium.
* "Domick", A talented Misfit, a Coercer, bonded to "Kella", and spy in the Councilcourt, his alias is "Mika".
* "Dragon", A half wild talented Misfit with no memory of her origins, a coercer-empath, in love with "Matthew".
* "Brydda Llewellyn ", A notorious rebel and Seditioner; also known as the "Black Dog".
* "Daffyd", A talented Misfit, formerly a bondsman of Henry Druid, tracking down the slaver Salamander.
* "Swallow", A full blooded twentyfamilies Gypsy.
* "Malik", A rebel leader from Guanette, highly prejudiced against Misfits.
* "Jakoby", A tribeswoman from Sador.Release details
* 1995, Australia, Viking ISBN 0-670-85357-7, Pub date 13 Feb 1995, paperback (first edition)
* 1996, UK, Puffin ISBN 0-670-83768-7, Pub date ? June 1996, paperback
* 1997, Australia, Viking ISBN 0-14-027151-1, Pub date ? October 1997, paperback
* 2001, Australia, Starscape ISBN 0-312-86956-8, Pub date ? September 2001, hardback
* 2002, Australia, Tor ISBN 0-8125-8424-4, Pub date ? November 2002, paperback
* 2003, Australia, Starscape ISBN 0-7653-4622-2, Pub date ? October 2003, paperbackExternal links
* [http://www.obernewtyn.net/ Obernewtyn.NET] The Official Obernewtyn Chronicles Fan Club
* [http://carmody-online.com/ Carmody-Online] Isobelle Carmody Fansite
*isfdb series | id=The_Obernewtyn_Chronicles | title=The Obernewtyn Chronicles
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