Witch of the Demon Seas

Name: Witch of the Demon Seas
Author: Poul Anderson

The story takes place in a world where magic and technology coexist. A young woman with magical abilities is accused of witchcraft and must flee to the Demon Seas, a mystical realm that exists parallel to the mortal world. There, she discovers a hidden city inhabited by beings from various mythologies and cultures.

By Poul Anderson · First published 1975 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction · 10 chapters · 25,190 words

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Khroman the Conqueror, Thalassocrat of Achaera, stood watching his guards bring up the captured pirates. He was a huge man, his hair and square-cut beard jet-black despite middle age, the strength of his warlike youth still in his powerful limbs. He wore a plain white tunic and purple-trimmed cloak; the only sign of kingship was the golden chaplet on his head and the signet ring on one finger. In the gaudy crowd of slender, chattering courtiers, he stood out with a brutal contrast.

"So they've finally captured him," he rumbled. "So we're finally rid of Corun and his seagoing bandits. Maybe now the land will have some peace."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Poul Anderson
Date: 1975 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction, Mythology, Historical Fiction
Length: 25,190 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 582 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Fantasy — The narrative involves magical elements and supernatural beings, central to the plot.
Adventure — The story features a quest and exploration, typical of adventure narratives.
Science Fiction — Incorporates speculative technology and futuristic concepts within the fantasy framework.
Mythology — Draws on mythological themes and archetypes, influencing character and plot development.