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Posted: 9 years ago

Aryavarta - the ancient realm of the noble.

For generations, the Firstborn dynasty of scholar-sages, descendants of Vasishta Varuni and protectors of the Divine Order on earth, has dominated here. For just as long, the Angirasa family of Firewrights, weapon-makers to the kings and master inventors, has defied them. In the aftermath of the centuries-long conflict between the two orders, the once-united empire of Aryavarta lies splintered, a shadow of its former glorious self.

Now, the last Secret Keeper of the Firewrights is dead, killed by a violent hand, and the battle for supreme power in the empire is about to begin. As mighty powers hurtle towards a bloody conflict, Govinda Shauri, cowherd-turned-prince and now Commander of the armies of Dwaraka, must use all his cunning to counter deception and treachery if he is to protect his people and those whom he loves.

But who holds the key to the fantastic and startling knowledge of the Firewrights, which in the wrong hands will bring doom upon the empire? And does Govinda have it in him to confront the dark secrets of his past and discover the true meaning of being Arya, of being noble?

Murder, romance, political machinations, deception, adventure, loyal ties of friendship. A crisply written, thrilling novel set in the epic ages

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Posted: 9 years ago

Nothing left to fight for is nothing left to lose...

Emperor Dharma Yudhisthir of the Kauravas and Empress Panchali Draupadi rule over a unified Aryavarta, an empire built for them by Govinda Shauri with the blessings of the Firstborn and by the might of those whom everyone believes long gone - the Firewrights.

Now the Firewrights rise from the ashes of the past, divided as before in purpose and allegiance, and no one, it seems, can stand in the way of the chaos about to be unleashed on the land - not the Firstborn, not the kings of Aryavarta, and not Govinda Shauri.

As sinister plans are put in play and treacherous alliances emerge, Aryavarta transforms into its own worst enemy. Dharma Yudhisthir gambles away his empire, the tormented empress is forced into a terrifying exile and the many nations of the realm begin to take up arms in a bid to fight, conquer and destroy each other.

His every dream shattered, Govinda is left a broken man. The only way he can protect Aryavarta and the woman in whose trusted hands he had left it is by playing a dangerous game. But can he bring himself to reveal the terrible secrets that the Vyasa has protected all his life - secrets that may well destroy the Firstborn, and the Firewrights with them?

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AnuMP

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Posted: 9 years ago

War is upon the realm, but is Aryavarta prepared for what will follow?

The empire that was Aryavarta fades under the shadow of doom. As the bitter struggle to gain control of the divided kingdom ensues, Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa of the Firstborn and the Secret Keeper of the Firewrights can only watch as their own blood, their kin, savage and kill on the fields of Kurukshetra. Restraint and reason have deserted the rulers who once protected the land and they manipulate, scheme and kill with abandon - for victory is all that matters.

At the heart of the storm stands Govinda Shauri, driven by fickle allies and failed kings, to the very brink of darkness. He may well be the greatest danger Aryavarta has faced yet, for he is determined to change things forever. Reforging the forsaken realm in the fire of his apocalyptic wrath, he prepares to destroy everything he loves and make the ultimate sacrifice of them all for the sake of one last hope: that humanity will rise, that there will be revolution.

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Posted: 9 years ago

CAST OF CHARACTERS

At Dwaraka
Govinda Shauri: Commander of the Armed Forces of Dwaraka.
Formerly a prince of Surasena, along with his brother Balabadra he
brought together the warring Yadu tribes to form the Confederation of
Yadu Nations at Dwaraka. Also rumoured to have been responsible
for the fall of Firewrights, despite having been Ghora Angirasa's
student. For this reason, he is considered a traitor by many.

Balabadra Rauhineya: Govinda's older half-brother. Known for his
fair and straightforward nature as well as his skill at wrestling and
mace-fighting.

Yuyudhana Satyaki: Cousin to Govinda and Balabadra and former
prince of the Vrishni clan.

Pradymna Karshni: The first of Govinda Shauri's adopted sons.
Married to Rukmavati, princess of the Vidharbha kingdom.

Samva Karshni: The second of Govinda Shauri's adopted sons.

Daruka: One of the captains of Dwaraka's navy, and close associate
of Govinda Shauri.

At Indr-prastha
Dharma Yudhisthir: Emperor of Aryavarta and king of Western Kuru.
Son of Prince Pandu of the Kurus, has been elevated to the role of
Emperor by Govinda Shauri.

Bhim Vikrodara: Second son of Prince Pandu. Known for his strength
and skill with arms.

Partha Savyasachin: Third son of Prince Pandu. Known as one of
the best archers in all of Aryavarta. Married to Subadra Rauhineya
of Dwaraka.

Nakul Madriputra: First of the twin sons of Prince Pandu by his
second wife, Madri.

Sadev Madriputra: Second of the twin sons of Prince Pandu by his
second wife, Madri

Panchali Draupadi: Empress of Aryavarta and Princess of Panchala.
Married to Dharma Yudhisthir as a result of a wedding contest that
was won by his brother, Partha. Close friend to Govinda Shauri, but
banishes him from Aryavarta on her accession to the imperial throne.

Ayodha Dhaumya: Royal Priest and Counsellor to Dharma
Yudhisthir and his family.

Subadra Rauhineya: Sister to Govinda Shauri and Balabadra
Rauhineya. Married to Partha Savyasachin.

Abhimanyu Karshni: Son of Partha and Subadra, and adopted heir
to Dharma Yudhisthir.

At Hastina

Dhritarastra: King of Eastern Kuru. Biological son of Krishna
Dwaipayana, he is blind since birth and so was forced to yield the
throne to his younger brother, Pandu. Becomes king subsequent to
Pandu's abdication.

Bhisma Devavrata: Patriarch of the Kuru family and once Regent of
the kingdom. Respectfully referred to as the Grandsire and remains,
despite his age, an undefeated warrior.

Syoddhan Kauravya: Eldest son of Dhritarastra and Crown Prince
of Kuru.

Dussasan Kauravya: Third son of Dhritarastra and second-in-line
to the Kuru throne.

Shakuni: Former prince of the Gandhara kingdom and Dhritarastra's
brother-in-law. Came to live at Hastina after Bhisma Devavrata annexed his nation and brought his sister to Hastina as Dhritarastra's bride. Is especially fond of his nephew, Syoddhan.

Vidura: Half-brother to Dhritarastra and biological son of Krishna
Dwaipayana by a slave-woman.

Sanjaya Gavalgani: Prime Minister of Kuru and counsellor to
Syoddhan Kauravya. Was formerly a student of Krishna Dwaipayana
and one of his closest confidantes.

Acharya Dron: Teacher and martial instructor to the Kaurava princes,
and one of the senior advisors at King Dhritarastra's court.

Acharya Kripa: Dron's brother-in-law and fellow advisor at King
Dhritarastra's court.

At Kampilya
Dhrupad Parshata: King of Southern Panchala.

Shikandin Draupada: Son of King Dhrupad and once Crown Prince
of Panchala. Known for his skills in the wilderness and for his
distinctive braided hair.

Dhrstyadymn Draupada: Adopted son of King Dhrupad. He and
his sister Panchali were foundlings who have no recollection of their
lives before their escape from a burning structure in the middle of
Panchala's forests. Since his adoption, King Dhrupad has declared
him the heir to the Panchala throne, superseding Shikandin.

At Upaplavya
Chief Virat: Chief of the desert nation of Matsya.

Uttara Vairati: Virat's daughter.

General Keechak: Virat's brother-in-law, and General of Matsya's
armies.

Others
Vasusena: King of Anga and faithful friend to Syoddhan Kauravya.
Jayadrath: King of Sindhu and Syoddhan's brother-in-law.

Asvattama Bharadvaja: Son of Acharya Dron and King of Northern
Panchala. Brought up by his father as an incomparable warrior.

The Firewrights

The Secret Keeper: Head of the Firewright Order.

Ghora Angirasa: Former Secret Keeper of the Firewrights. Known for
his revolutionary ideas and beliefs, many contrary to the traditions
of the Firewright order.

Asita Devala: A Firewright faithful to the old traditions and beliefs
of the Order. Known for his skill with hallucinogens and poisons,
he is considered one of the most dangerous men in all Aryavarta.

The Firstborn
Krishna Dwaipayana: The greatest Vyasa - head - of the Firstborn
Order that Aryavarta has ever seen, now retired. Also biological father
to princes Pandu and Dhritarashtra of the Kurus.

Sukadeva Vashishta Varuni: Legitimate son of Krishna Dwaipayana
and heir to his spiritual legacy.

Markand: Current Vyasa of the Firstborn.

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Posted: 9 years ago

You can leave your questions in this thread for her to answer later, if you are unable to make it. I would highly recommend coming online at the time though, since personal interactions always are more enjoyable

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AnuMP

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Posted: 9 years ago

Rules and regulations -

I don't have many, since I am probably going to be the first one to break them

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Besides that I have these reminders

1) There are a few of us hoping to make Book Chat an ongoing affair (with different authors). Let us make it worth their while to come spend their time with us.

2) Let us remember to give the author a fantastic time with our arguments and counter arguments, so she will feel compelled to come back

3) Lastly, and most importantly, remember this. Whatever you do, whatever you think, whoever you fantasise, whenever you watch po*n at work, always remember one thing: SAHADEV KNOWS.

( I am unashamedly admitting to plagiarizing this line from - https://ovshake.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html)

And for the smartalecks who are likely to tell me that Sahadev cannot talk though he knows, I will say this. He has learned to do email, since he met the last known FireWright and newly minted Technology Deva, Steve of the clan Jobs

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guenhwyvar

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Posted: 9 years ago

Good morning / afternoon / evening! Welcome to IF Ms. Udayshankar

1) Why does the publishing house not sell books internationally (USA). Not sure if you have control or any knowledge about that. Just curious 😊

2) In Anu's description of the characters, both Samba and Pradyumna are stated to be "adopted sons" of Krishna. Could you please elaborate on why you decided to have both these characters as "adopted"?

Thank you!

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