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Greetings, and welcome to the official website for the Westria series of fantasy novels by Diana L. Paxson. While her friends have held this domain for her for years, the publication of the first new Westria novel in nearly fifteen years has finally stirred us—and her—into motion.

For twenty-five years,the kingdom of Westria has been at peace.

But things are changing. Those who came of age fighting the sorcerer Caolin are now dealing with the uncertainties of middle age. Their children have grown up in the shadow of their parents' legends. The Seneschal's daughter Luz goes to the College of the Wise, while King Julian's son Johan seems to be going to the dogs. And then he disappears.

But worse is in store for Westria. On the Sea of Grass that lies beyond the Barren Lands a fanatical cult led by a charismatic priestess has acquired a general, and they are seeking the fabled Golden Land on the shores of the Western Sea. When these "Suns" fight their way across the Southwest to reach Westria, King Julian will face a challenge for which nothing in his past has prepared him. But it is Jo, fighting for both life and sanity, and Luz, struggling with the temptations of power, who are the only ones who can finally face this foe.

"Westria is back! Fans of the series will rejoice, and it's sure to win new readers to a wonderful series. Paxson's sense of place in postapocalypse southwestern North America is exquisite, but even stronger is her characterization. The passions of the new generation ring true, but not forgotten are the older folk, with their concerns--and their perspective. I love this book--could not put it down."

--Sherwood Smith, author of Crown Duel.

The site is undergoing a burst of renewed activity as we prepare for the long-awaited publication of The Golden Hills of Westria. Here, you'll find:

Information on the other volumes in this acclaimed fantasy series. The older books can be hard to find, so we've provided these guide pages to help. Information wil be filled in as we have time-- if any old-time Friends of Westria would like to assist, you probably know where to find us.

Information on the World of Westria, where one will find many similarities with the land of Northern California and--especially in Golden Hills--the lands beyond Westria's borders.

Extras! Little freebies to give you a taste of Westria, including sample chapters from the new volume, The Golden Hills of Westria.

The Forum is back!

Our Photo Gallery shows pictures of the land we call home, as well as a photographic travelogue of the journeys of the characters of The Golden Hills of Westria

Enter and be welcome!

Lorrie Wood & Diana L. Paxson, Webmistresses, westria.org


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