Midkemia-Mallorea Alliance

Lore & Background

For generations, the Kingdom of the Isles and the Empire of Tsurani viewed each other with suspicion, their worlds once torn apart by the Riftwar. The emergence of the Emerald Queen's serpent-army changed everything, as her forces threatened to conquer the entire continent. The Emperor of Great Kesh remained neutral or hostile during the conflict, so the primary military cooperation involved the Kingdom, Tsurani, and dwarves. The Tsurani Emperor realized his armies alone could not withstand the assault on Krondor and beyond. He sought aid from the Kingdom, a request that would have been denied under normal circumstances but was accepted out of necessity.

Reader's Guide

The narrative arc begins with Magician, where the protagonist discovers the existence of Malloreon and the magical rift connecting the worlds. This sets the stage for the political maneuvering required to unite the two nations against a common foe. A Darkness at Sethanon details the escalation of the war, highlighting the logistical challenges of moving Midkemian troops through the rift to support Mallorean defenses. The climax sees combined forces halting the Tsurani advance. Silverthorn explores the aftermath and the political fallout of this alliance as both nations attempt to rebuild while managing lingering distrust. This arc establishes the foundation for future conflicts in the world, proving that magic and diplomacy can overcome ancient hatreds when survival is at stake.

Did You Know?

• The alliance was primarily facilitated by the wizard Pug, who could travel through rifts between worlds.
• Without Midkemian aid, the city of Krondor likely would have fallen to invaders.