Legacy of the Sword

core novel 1986 Chronicles of the Cheysuli

Record

First published	1986
Original language	EN
Work type	novel
Canon status	core
Reader rating	3.97 (1,708 ratings, collected 2026-09-05)
Page count	384
First-edition ISBN	9780886771249
Internal chronology	3

Synopsis

Legacy of the Sword follows Prince Donal, a member of the magical, shapeshifting Cheysuli race, as he trains and prepares to become the first Cheysuli in generations to sit on the throne of Homana, a role that puts centuries of prejudice and fear directly to the test. As Donal works to prove himself capable of ruling a kingdom that has long persecuted his people, he must also lead Homana through renewed conflict, defending the realm against invading armies and the dark sorcery of the Ihlini, enemies of the Cheysuli, all while navigating the deep suspicion of a populace still uneasy about his supernatural heritage.

Where it sits

• Universe: Chronicles of the Cheysuli
• Series: Chronicles of the Cheysuli core; position 3 of 8 in the series' recorded order
• Author: Jennifer Roberson

Notes

• From the series record (Chronicles of the Cheysuli): One continuous eight-book saga, all Core Canon; publication order and internal chronology agree (each volume advances the same generational timeline in the order published).

Neighbouring works

Publication order and internal chronology are tracked as two separate orderings, but they resolve to the exact same sequence for this book, so one combined line is shown instead of two identical ones.

• Reading order, within the series Chronicles of the Cheysuli: position 3 of 8: previous Song of Homana (1985) · next Track of the White Wolf (1987)

Sources

• Jennifer Roberson's own site: Chronicles of the Cheysuli
• A reader-catalogue series page: Chronicles of the Cheysuli
• https://jenniferroberson.com/books/legacy-of-the-sword

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