Seven Citadels Series by Geraldine Harris

In the first part of `Seven Citadels', Prince Kerish, pampered favourite son of the Emperor of Galkis, and his half-brother Forollkin, are sent to find seven sorcerers who each hold the key to a gate. Legend says that that the seven gates imprison a Savior, who alone can save the embattled Galkian Empire and its Godborn rulers. In the dangerous world beyond Galkis, Kerish is forced to depend on his soldier brother... moreIn the first part of `Seven Citadels', Prince Kerish, pampered favourite son of the Emperor of Galkis, and his half-brother Forollkin, are sent to find seven sorcerers who each hold the key to a gate. Legend says that that the seven gates imprison a Savior, who alone can save the embattled Galkian Empire and its Godborn rulers. In the dangerous world beyond Galkis, Kerish is forced to depend on his soldier brother. The prince soon discovers something that will make their quest much more difficult—if a sorcerer surrenders his key, he also gives up immortality. When the first sorcerer turns out to be a benevolent philosopher king, the brothers begin to question whether the cost of saving Galkis is too high. less

Kerish, prince of Galkis, travels through the deadly marshes of Lan-Pin-Fria to obtain the key he needs to continue his search for his nation's savior.

In the third part of Seven Citadels', Prince Kerish, his half-brother Forollkin, his cousin Gwerath and the enigmatic Gidjabolgo, have escaped from the nomads and reached the corrupt Queendom of Seld. After battling the terrible creatures which guard the fourth citadel, worse dangers await Kerish in the ghostly kingdom of the tormented fifth sorcerer. In the brothers' homeland, Galkis, traitors are plotting to seize the throne and the barbarians have invaded... moreIn the third part of Seven Citadels', Prince Kerish, his half-brother Forollkin, his cousin Gwerath and the enigmatic Gidjabolgo, have escaped from the nomads and reached the corrupt Queendom of Seld. After battling the terrible creatures which guard the fourth citadel, worse dangers await Kerish in the ghostly kingdom of the tormented fifth sorcerer. In the brothers' homeland, Galkis, traitors are plotting to seize the throne and the barbarians have invaded. The quest for the legendary Savior seems more urgent than ever, but the eccentric sixth sorcerer makes the companions rethink their destinies. Seven Citadels' This acclaimed quartet, set in the exotic world of Zindar, tells the story of Kerish and Forollkin, two very different brothers sent on an epic journey to save their country. Forollkin is a formidable warrior but ultimately the success of their quest will depend on Kerish's powers of insight and persuasion. As they encounter strange new cultures and confront seven immortal sorcerers, the brothers learn to question everything they thought they knew. Danger, death and love will reshape the future they are fighting for. The unique Speaking Volumes edition is the first to print the author's preferred text. It is also the first English language edition to include the vital epilogue to The Seventh Gate', which continues the story of Kerish and Forollkin. less

In the concluding part of Seven Citadels', Prince Kerish and his companions have been captured by the barbarians. A ruthless escape plan ends in tragedy. In war-torn Galkis, Kerish and his brother, Forollkin, are forced to part so that each can fight for the future in his own way. Disguised as musicians, Kerish and Gidjabolgo travel among the ordinary people of Galkis. Desperate to help them, Kerish continues his quest to save an Empire he no longer believes in... moreIn the concluding part of Seven Citadels', Prince Kerish and his companions have been captured by the barbarians. A ruthless escape plan ends in tragedy. In war-torn Galkis, Kerish and his brother, Forollkin, are forced to part so that each can fight for the future in his own way. Disguised as musicians, Kerish and Gidjabolgo travel among the ordinary people of Galkis. Desperate to help them, Kerish continues his quest to save an Empire he no longer believes in. When Kerish and Gidjabolgo find the seventh sorcerer in the Forbidden Jungle of Jenze, startling truths are revealed. Kerish must face the last ordeal alone and discover whether he is prepared to pay the price for the return of the Savior. Seven Citadels' This acclaimed quartet, set in the exotic world of Zindar, tells the story of Kerish and Forollkin, two very different brothers sent on an epic journey to save their country. Forollkin is a formidable warrior but ultimately the success of their quest will depend on Kerish's powers of insight and persuasion. As they encounter strange new cultures and confront seven immortal sorcerers, the brothers learn to question everything they thought they knew. Danger, death and love will reshape the future they are fighting for. The unique Speaking Volumes edition is the first to print the author's preferred text. It is also the first English language edition to include the vital epilogue to The Seventh Gate', which continues the story of Kerish and Forollkin. less