Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Characters (9)
| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Tress A window washer from a small island on Lumar who sets out across the deadly spore seas to rescue the man she loves from the Sorceress of the Midnight Sea. | Protagonist | |
| Antagonist | ||
The Sorceress The feared ruler of the Midnight Sea who holds Charlie captive. In truth she is Riina, an Elantrian from Sel who uses AonDor far from home. | Riina | Antagonist |
Ann The sprouter on the Crow's Song, responsible for handling the dangerous aether spores. Brave and practical. | Supporting | |
Charlie Tress's beloved, the duke's son from her island. Captured by the Sorceress after attempting to see the world beyond their small island. | Major | |
Fort Cannonmaster on the Crow's Song. Deaf, he communicates through writing. Loyal and dependable crew member. | Supporting | |
| Supporting | ||
| Supporting | ||
| Hoid, King's Wit | Supporting |
History
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
1 January 2023 | Publication | Received as one of Sanderson's most charming and accessible works, with critics praising the fairy tale register and the warmth of the central relationship. Also published as part of the Kickstarter campaign, it was noted as evidence of Sanderson's range beyond the epic fantasy mode of the Stormlight Archive. The Hoid narration was widely praised as a distinctive and enjoyable perspective on the Cosmere. |
31 August 2023 | Award Nominated | Dragon Award Fantasy novel (including paranormal) category |
Publication1 January 2023