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PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS
~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY
~ TIMELINE
THE STORY SO FAR:
Meljean's Note: This page is designed to bring readers coming into the series after the first book the background they need. However, it might be useful for current readers to refresh their memory about the story arc and players involved when a new book is released. Please note: the page includes SPOILERS, but in most cases, only minor ones. It might include the resolution of a novel's conflict, but not the action that led to it...after all, reading how our heroes overcome their difficulties is where the real fun lies, and the result of their actions just icing.
Every novel will contain the background information you need to understand and enjoy that story woven into the narrative. This is simply a more straightforward presentation of that information.
I will update this page just before each new release.
The Story So Far: New Readers and "Falling for Anthony"
"Falling for Anthony" in HOT SPELL opens
the Guardian series. It is set in 1811, England. If you are starting
here, there is not any background to the series that won't appear in
the novels. An introduction to the Guardian mythology and history would
not be out of place, however, so that is what I'm giving here.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
What you need to know before reading "Falling for Anthony": technically, nothing. But it doesn't hurt to know that, at some undetermined point in the past, Michael's sword--which absorbed some of the power of the dragon's blood--was lost.
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with DEMON ANGEL
DEMON
ANGEL is the second book in the Guardian series, and the first
full-length book. Part One is set primarily in 1217 England, with
vignettes through modern times. Most of the action takes place in
modern San Francisco.
All of the following information about the history of the Guardians and Michael's sword is given in DEMON ANGEL, but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin DEMON ANGEL, it helps to know that: At some undetermined point in the past, Michael's sword--which absorbed some of the power of the dragon's blood--was lost. It was recovered in 1811 during the events of "Falling for Anthony." Also, Colin Ames-Beaumont was turned into a vampire in "Falling for Anthony" -- Hugh and Lilith were present, and Hugh swore to protect Colin with his life.
Key elements in DEMON ANGEL will include: bargains and wagers, the frozen field, Chaos, Lucifer, Belial, Michael's sword, Falling, the Ascension, the Rules, the Gates, demon script
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with "Paradise"
"Paradise"
in WILD THING is the third story in the Guardian series, and the second
novella. It is set in modern day Oregon.
All of the following information about the history of the Guardians is given in "Paradise", but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin "Paradise", it helps to know that: Lucifer lost a wager with Michael, and the Gates to Hell have been closed. A few demons remain on Earth, but the rest are trapped inside Hell.
Most vampires on Earth aren't aware of the existence of Guardians and demons, although they are vaguely aware of nosferatu.
The key elements of "Paradise" will include: Gates, the Ascension, the symbols, vampires, bloodlust, nosferatu-born vampires, Chaos
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with DEMON MOON
DEMON
MOON is the fourth story in the Guardian series, and the second
full-length book. It takes place in modern-day San Francisco, eight
months after the events of DEMON ANGEL.
All of the following information about the history of the Guardians is given in DEMON MOON, but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin DEMON MOON, it helps to know that: At some undetermined point in the past, Michael's sword--which absorbed some of the power of the dragon's blood--was lost. It was recovered in 1811 during the events of "Falling for Anthony." Also, Colin Ames-Beaumont was turned into a vampire in "Falling for Anthony" -- Hugh and Lilith were present, and Hugh swore to protect Colin with his life.
Colin's blood is tainted by Michael's sword, and he has an anchor to Chaos. In DEMON ANGEL, he and Selah spent a week in that realm before Michael rescued him. At the end of DEMON ANGEL, Colin and Savitri Murray were taken to Caelum and hidden, so that neither Lucifer or the nosferatu could harm them.
In DEMON ANGEL, Lucifer lost a wager with Michael, and the Gates to Hell have been closed. A few demons remain on Earth, but the rest are trapped inside Hell. Before DEMON ANGEL, most vampires in San Francisco weren't aware of the existence of Guardians and demons, although they are vaguely aware of nosferatu. But because the nosferatu destroyed the elders of the San Francisco vampire community when Polidori's nightclub was burnt to the ground, the vampires are looking for a new leader, one capable of standing against the more powerful demons and nosferatu ... and Guardians.
After DEMON ANGEL, Lilith and Hugh began working for Special Investigations, recruiting vampires, Guardians, and humans.
Key elements of DEMON MOON will include: bloodlust, vampires, hellhound venom, the shielding spell, Chaos, blood, Michael's sword, curses, psychic senses, Special Investigations, Polidori's, nosferatu-born vampires
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with DEMON NIGHT
DEMON NIGHT is the fifth story in the Guardian series, and
the third
full-length book. It takes place in modern-day Seattle and San
Francisco, four months after the events of DEMON MOON.
All of the following information about the history of the Guardians is given in DEMON NIGHT, but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin DEMON NIGHT, it helps to know that: In DEMON ANGEL, Lucifer lost a wager with Michael, and the Gates to Hell have been closed. A few demons remain on Earth, but the rest are trapped inside Hell, where a war for the throne is being waged between Lucifer and Belial.
Before DEMON ANGEL, most vampires weren't aware of the existence of Guardians and demons, although they are vaguely aware of nosferatu. But since the events of DEMON MOON, vampires are becoming aware of Guardians and demons, and communities are wary of both.
Many Guardians and novices are now recieving their assignments through and training at Special Investigations. Special Investigations was created after Michael and Rael revealed themselves before a senatorial committee, receiving approval and funding for the division.
Key elements of DEMON NIGHT will include: bargains, vampires, the shielding spell, blood, psychic senses, Ramsdell Pharmaceuticals, Special Investigations, the Rules, the Ascension, Falling, Guardian novices
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
THE STORY SO FAR:
Meljean's Note: This page is designed to bring readers coming into the series after the first book the background they need. However, it might be useful for current readers to refresh their memory about the story arc and players involved when a new book is released. Please note: the page includes SPOILERS, but in most cases, only minor ones. It might include the resolution of a novel's conflict, but not the action that led to it...after all, reading how our heroes overcome their difficulties is where the real fun lies, and the result of their actions just icing.
Every novel will contain the background information you need to understand and enjoy that story woven into the narrative. This is simply a more straightforward presentation of that information.
I will update this page just before each new release.
The Story So Far: New Readers and "Falling for Anthony"
"Falling for Anthony" in HOT SPELL opens
the Guardian series. It is set in 1811, England. If you are starting
here, there is not any background to the series that won't appear in
the novels. An introduction to the Guardian mythology and history would
not be out of place, however, so that is what I'm giving here.In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
What you need to know before reading "Falling for Anthony": technically, nothing. But it doesn't hurt to know that, at some undetermined point in the past, Michael's sword--which absorbed some of the power of the dragon's blood--was lost.
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with DEMON ANGEL
DEMON
ANGEL is the second book in the Guardian series, and the first
full-length book. Part One is set primarily in 1217 England, with
vignettes through modern times. Most of the action takes place in
modern San Francisco. All of the following information about the history of the Guardians and Michael's sword is given in DEMON ANGEL, but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin DEMON ANGEL, it helps to know that: At some undetermined point in the past, Michael's sword--which absorbed some of the power of the dragon's blood--was lost. It was recovered in 1811 during the events of "Falling for Anthony." Also, Colin Ames-Beaumont was turned into a vampire in "Falling for Anthony" -- Hugh and Lilith were present, and Hugh swore to protect Colin with his life.
Key elements in DEMON ANGEL will include: bargains and wagers, the frozen field, Chaos, Lucifer, Belial, Michael's sword, Falling, the Ascension, the Rules, the Gates, demon script
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with "Paradise"
"Paradise"
in WILD THING is the third story in the Guardian series, and the second
novella. It is set in modern day Oregon. All of the following information about the history of the Guardians is given in "Paradise", but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin "Paradise", it helps to know that: Lucifer lost a wager with Michael, and the Gates to Hell have been closed. A few demons remain on Earth, but the rest are trapped inside Hell.
Most vampires on Earth aren't aware of the existence of Guardians and demons, although they are vaguely aware of nosferatu.
The key elements of "Paradise" will include: Gates, the Ascension, the symbols, vampires, bloodlust, nosferatu-born vampires, Chaos
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with DEMON MOON
DEMON
MOON is the fourth story in the Guardian series, and the second
full-length book. It takes place in modern-day San Francisco, eight
months after the events of DEMON ANGEL.All of the following information about the history of the Guardians is given in DEMON MOON, but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin DEMON MOON, it helps to know that: At some undetermined point in the past, Michael's sword--which absorbed some of the power of the dragon's blood--was lost. It was recovered in 1811 during the events of "Falling for Anthony." Also, Colin Ames-Beaumont was turned into a vampire in "Falling for Anthony" -- Hugh and Lilith were present, and Hugh swore to protect Colin with his life.
Colin's blood is tainted by Michael's sword, and he has an anchor to Chaos. In DEMON ANGEL, he and Selah spent a week in that realm before Michael rescued him. At the end of DEMON ANGEL, Colin and Savitri Murray were taken to Caelum and hidden, so that neither Lucifer or the nosferatu could harm them.
In DEMON ANGEL, Lucifer lost a wager with Michael, and the Gates to Hell have been closed. A few demons remain on Earth, but the rest are trapped inside Hell. Before DEMON ANGEL, most vampires in San Francisco weren't aware of the existence of Guardians and demons, although they are vaguely aware of nosferatu. But because the nosferatu destroyed the elders of the San Francisco vampire community when Polidori's nightclub was burnt to the ground, the vampires are looking for a new leader, one capable of standing against the more powerful demons and nosferatu ... and Guardians.
After DEMON ANGEL, Lilith and Hugh began working for Special Investigations, recruiting vampires, Guardians, and humans.
Key elements of DEMON MOON will include: bloodlust, vampires, hellhound venom, the shielding spell, Chaos, blood, Michael's sword, curses, psychic senses, Special Investigations, Polidori's, nosferatu-born vampires
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
The Story So Far: I'm starting with DEMON NIGHT
DEMON NIGHT is the fifth story in the Guardian series, and
the third
full-length book. It takes place in modern-day Seattle and San
Francisco, four months after the events of DEMON MOON.All of the following information about the history of the Guardians is given in DEMON NIGHT, but this is a more straightforward way of presenting it.
In the First Battle, Lucifer led his rebels against Heaven. In punishment, they were transformed into demons and tossed into Hell. There were also angels who refused to take sides during the First Battle; these angels were transformed into nosferatu, cursed with bloodlust and vulnerability to daylight, and sent to Earth.
The seraphim who lived in Caelum watched over humans, and protected them from demons and nosferatu. The seraphim could never completely pass for human, however, and so the people on Earth began worshipping them as gods. When Lucifer realized this, his jealousy led him to wage another war against the angels, the Second Battle.
This battle took place on Earth, and Lucifer had with him a dragon from Chaos, and hellhounds. The angels began to falter before the dragon -- but mankind, witnessing the battle taking place, joined the angels. One man, Michael, managed to destroy the dragon by cutting through its heart with his sword.
After the Second Battle, the seraphim retreated from Caelum, and gave Michael the power to guard humans on Earth, and to transform other men into Guardians. Because they were once men, Guardians can pass as human, and walk among those they protect.
As you begin DEMON NIGHT, it helps to know that: In DEMON ANGEL, Lucifer lost a wager with Michael, and the Gates to Hell have been closed. A few demons remain on Earth, but the rest are trapped inside Hell, where a war for the throne is being waged between Lucifer and Belial.
Before DEMON ANGEL, most vampires weren't aware of the existence of Guardians and demons, although they are vaguely aware of nosferatu. But since the events of DEMON MOON, vampires are becoming aware of Guardians and demons, and communities are wary of both.
Many Guardians and novices are now recieving their assignments through and training at Special Investigations. Special Investigations was created after Michael and Rael revealed themselves before a senatorial committee, receiving approval and funding for the division.
Key elements of DEMON NIGHT will include: bargains, vampires, the shielding spell, blood, psychic senses, Ramsdell Pharmaceuticals, Special Investigations, the Rules, the Ascension, Falling, Guardian novices
PRIMER ~HEROES ~ DEMONS ~ PLACES ~ GLOSSARY ~ TIMELINE
