Rulers of the Realm In Literature

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1. Patricia Kennealy-Morrison created the distant star realm of Keltia. In "The Copper Crown," people from Earth encounter the ruler of this far-flung group of planets. Who is this Ard-righ or Ard-rian? Elarn Ironbrow Jaun Akhera Artos Pendreic Aeron Aiobhell

2. In "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant", a trilogy by Stephen R. Donaldson, a leper from our world is transported to The Land, ruled by a council of Lords headed by a High Lord. Covenant is believed to be the reincarnation of a former High Lord of the Land. Which one? Kevin Landwaster Saltheart Foamfollower Damelon Giantfriend Berek Halfhand

3. When we visit Midkemia for the first time, we are introduced to Borric, Duke of Crydee, whose children will become famous during the Riftwar. His son, Arutha, eventually becomes Prince of Krondor. Arutha's brother becomes King of the Kingdom of the Isles. Who is this brother of Arutha that becomes king? Pug Lyam Martin Laurie

4. In "Spherical Harmonic" by Catherine Asaro, The Ruby Pharoh, who has long been more of a figurehead, is able to seize power for herself and her family from the elected assembly. What is her name? Kamoj Quanta Argali Rocalisa Skolia Dyhianna Selei Sauscony Valdoria

5. Elizabeth Winton, or Elizabeth III, is queen of what star kingdom? Haven Masada Grayson Manticore

6. Matt Mantrell, a man from our world, is transported to a world similar to ours, where he discovers that his knowledge of Shakespere and his gift of poetic gab makes him a powerful wizard. In the course of his adventures in Merovence, he falls in love with, and eventually marries the queen. Who is she? Balkis Bretanglia Yverne Alisande

7. Katherine Kurtz writes the novels of the Deryni, set in the kingdom of Gwynedd. This royal family has ruled in Gwynedd, both before being overthrown by a Deryni pretender to the throne, and after its restoration by Camber. What is the family name of this royal family? Festil Corwyn Culdi Haldane

8. The various "Warlock" books, by Christopher Stasheff, all have their beginnings on the planet Gramarye, peopled by folks with esper talents. Rodney Gallowglass arrived on Gramarye to protect the planet from various nefarious ne'er-do-wells bent on undermining Gramarye's future role in galactic society. He became the High Warlock of Gramarye, married Gwendolyn, a witch, and had children. His daughter eventually grows up to become the fiancee of the Crown Prince of Gramarye. What is her name and that of her fiancee? Fess and D'Armand Alouette and Geoffry Cordelia and Alain Quicksilver and Gregory

9. Lessa, F'lar and Robinton are only a few of the various leaders of what planet? Peytabee Gramayre Pern Majipoor

10. In David Edding's "Belgariad", a young farm boy, Garion, is assisted by a cast of characters in his quest to discover his heritage as King of Riva. Many of these folks are royalty in their own countries. For instance, the master spy, Silk, is a Prince of Drasnia. He is known by another name. What is it? The Dreadful Bear Kheldar Durnik Rhodar