FantasyYoung Adult
Foundling
2015·448 pages
Rossamund, a young dreamer longing for naval adventures, finds himself redirected to train as a Lamplighter, tasked with illuminating dangerous inland roads in the Half-Continent. Sent to the city of High Vesting for his education, he embarks on a perilous journey, armed only with a worn almanac and meager potions.
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Rossamund, a young dreamer longing for naval adventures, finds himself redirected to train as a Lamplighter, tasked with illuminating dangerous inland roads in the Half-Continent. Sent to the city of High Vesting for his education, he embarks on a perilous journey, armed only with a worn almanac and meager potions.
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Rossamund has always dreamed of a career in the Navy, fighting tentacled monsters and rescuing damsels from hook-handed pirates. But fate has chosen him for a different path. He is being sent to train as a Lamplighter - to bring light to the inland roads of the Half-Continent, to shine the way for travellers through lands peopled by outcasts, monsters and worse. But for Rossamund to begin his education, he must first undertake a journey of his own: to the great city of High Vesting. Such a road ...
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Violence & gore
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Recurring scenes of combat with monsters and villains; some descriptions of injuries and monster fights
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No profanity or strong language
Substance use
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Brief mentions of potions used for protection and minor effects
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation
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Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magics and potions integrated into the world; includes alchemical elements and monster-related lore
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Minor themes of personal morals and societal roles in a fantastical setting
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Background of orphanage hardships and implied child mistreatment
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