Dragonvarld
A fantasy trilogy where dragons secretly rule the world.
Dragonvarld is a trilogy of fantasy novels by Margaret Weis. Within the series, the term also refers to the setting, a world resembling Earth of the Late Middle Ages or early Renaissance, where humans believe they rule but dragons know they are the true masters. The word Dragonvarld is said to be the Dragon name for Earth, meaning 'Dragon World.'
Quick Facts
- Books
- Mistress Of Dragons, / The Dragon's Son, / Master Of Dragons
- Author
- Margaret Weis
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Pub Date
- 2003 - 2005
- Media Type
- Print (Hardback, Paperback)
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Lore & Background
The Dragonvarld trilogy begins with Mistress Of Dragons, where a renegade black dragon named Maristara takes over the human valley of Seth, evading dragon law. The walker Draconas, a dragon in human form, sets out with the young bronze dragon Braun and King Edward of Idlyswylde to find the Mistress of Dragons and bring Maristara to justice. In The Dragon's Son, the cult leader Grald dies after giving birth to twin sons: Marcus, illegitimate son of King Edward, and Vengeance, son of the dragon Grald. Each son can use dragon magic, but only Vengeance has human-like legs and claws. Master of Dragons concludes the series as Marcus and Ven (Vengeance) confront Grald, who has bred an army of half-dragon children. Draconas uncovers the traitor Maristara in the Dragon Parliament. Maristara dies in battle, and Anora survives. Ven leads his half-dragon siblings to refuge in Seth.
Reader's Guide
The Dragonvarld series is significant as a fantasy trilogy that explores themes of hidden power and coexistence between humans and dragons. Reception has been generally positive, with Publishers Weekly praising the trilogy and FantasyMagazine noting it was 'full of intrigue.' The SF Site reviewed Mistress of Dragons as using a 'familiar fantasy template' but with 'an expertly paced narrative.' Sfcrowsnest positively reviewed Master of Dragons, highlighting the battle scenes but finding the character Evelina 'just damn annoying at times.' Kirkus Reviews panned the third entry, calling it 'a paint-by-numbers fantasy whose soap-opera characterizations, laughable dialogue and execrable prose will have judicious readers rolling their eyes.' The trilogy's legacy lies in its detailed dragon politics and the moral ambiguity of its characters.
Did You Know?
- The setting resembles Earth of the Late Middle Ages or early Renaissance, complete with a church bent on witch hunts and demon hunts.
- The trilogy includes a dragon Parliament that rules dragon interactions with humans.
- The character Evelina was described by Sfcrowsnest as 'just damn annoying at times.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dragonvarld?
Dragonvarld is a three-book fantasy trilogy written by Margaret Weis, published between 2003 and 2005. The series is set in a world modeled on Earth's Late Middle Ages or early Renaissance, where dragons secretly hold true authority over a humanity that believes it is in charge.
Who wrote the Dragonvarld trilogy?
Margaret Weis is the sole author of all three novels. The books were released as Mistress of Dragons (2003), The Dragon's Son (2004), and Master of Dragons (2005).
What does the name Dragonvarld mean?
In the series' internal lore, Dragonvarld is the Dragon-language word for Earth, translating to something like 'Dragon World.' The name underscores the books' central idea that dragons view the planet as their rightful domain.
What is the central premise of Dragonvarld?
The trilogy revolves around a world where humans are convinced they rule the land, while dragons quietly know they are the true masters. That hidden power imbalance fuels the conflict across all three novels.
What books are in the Dragonvarld series and in what order?
The trilogy runs Mistress of Dragons (2003), then The Dragon's Son (2004), and finally Master of Dragons (2005). All three share the same Late Medieval–Renaissance-style setting and were written by Margaret Weis.
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