The World and Magic of Kinglet
By Donna Migliaccio
I’m often asked about the “world” in which Kinglet is set. Let me say at the outset that it’s a familiar world to readers of fantasy: a medieval-esque setting, a largely human population, a male-dominant society, horses for transportation, swords for weapons.
But it’s a world on the brink of change, and that’s brought about by the long-suppressed and much-denigrated magical lore known as Wiche. As Kristan Gemeta, the protagonist of Kinglet explains: “My old teacher Simeon once told me that Wiche is simply a catchall term for anything beyond our power to comprehend or explain. Not everything Wiche is magic, but all magic is Wiche.”
In the world of Kinglet, there are two kinds of magic. The first is Learned, meaning it can be taught and studied and understood. It can be written down and passed on to another. It can be twisted and altered to change its purpose, and its power is limited by the abilities of the one who uses it. Daazna, the main antagonist of Kinglet, is a Wichelord – a master of Learned magic.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is True magic, or Tabi’a. It is magic in its natural form. No spell created it, no spell can master it, and no spell can destroy it. It exists for its own purpose, and no other. The Gemeta Stone, the legendary protective talisman which belongs to Kristan’s family, is one example of Tabi’a.
It’s this clash between Learned magic and Tabi’a that catapults Kristan’s life into chaos, and it’s his struggle to understand the Stone’s Tabi’a that’s an ongoing theme throughout the series.
Kinglet
The
Gemeta Stone
Book
One
Donna
Migliaccio
August 1, 2017
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Fiery Seas Publishing
Book Description:
Kristan Gemeta has lost
everything: his crown, his kingdom, his
courage – even his name.
In the vast wilderness of the
Exilwald, he's known to the other outcasts as Kinglet. As long as Kristan stays hidden, he can elude
the bounty hunters, brutal soldiers and terrifying spells of Daazna, the
Wichelord who killed his father and destroyed his life.
But when a new band of pursuers
comes looking for him, Kristan's wariness gives way to intrigue. For bounty
hunters they're oddly inept, and a young woman in their company is leaving
enigmatic drawings wherever they go. As
they plunge deeper into the Exilwald, Kristan follows. He discovers the
drawings symbolize the Gemeta Stone, an ancient family talisman seized by
Daazna but now in the little band's possession.
With the Stone's protection,
Kristan might stand a chance against Daazna.
He could regain his birthright and his honor. But to obtain the Stone, he must reveal his
true identity and risk the one thing he has left...his life.
About
the Author:
Donna Migliaccio is a professional
stage actress with credits that include Broadway, National Tours and prominent
regional theatres. She is based in the
Washington, DC Metro area, where she co-founded Tony award-winning Signature
Theatre and is in demand as an entertainer, teacher and public speaker. Her award-winning short story, "Yaa and
The Coffins," was featured in Thinkerbeat's 2015 anthology The Art of
Losing.
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