WHAT IS A THUNDER?

Dear Reader,

Here forward till Abrie’s Tail again streaks across the Thunderland skies (which will be in 30 years according to most distinguished cosmological luminaries)  I will no longer address you as “Reader” but as Thunderhead.  Triunes willing I will still draw breath when the great comet returns. 

Thunderhead is a term of affection and one you should wear proudly.  To be a Thunderhead is to be a pursuer of knowledge of the Thunderlands and all its pillars: its peoples, its races: mankind, orckind, trollkind, dwarvenkind, goblinkind, elvenkind and other faes not yet labeled, its seasons, its hemispheres, its topography, its societal structures and pyramids, its politics, its animal kingdoms: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, vertebrates, invertebrates, bipeds and quadrupeds, those having live births and those which lay eggs - the natural and the magical, it’s forests and jungles and all manner of vegetation, its cities and centers of commerce, its courtiers and its queen, its seaways; its oceans, lakes and rivers, and most of all - its Thunders. 

Thunderhead - a term of affection indeed - and I rather like the idea of affection when it comes to introducing you to this world.  

What is a Thunder?  20 years I have spent in this land, learning of it, immersing myself in its cultures like a native to understand its ways.  I am a tourist at best.   Atticus Peabody’s Dictionary for newsmen and journalists defines Thunder as [thuhn-der]: 

1. A military school for the training of warriors in the use of wielders for the protection of the seven realms.

2. A citadel and preparatory school for boys and girls by rigorous acceptance only, where students habitually wear the uniform of their school and follow strict military routine.

3. Elite military training of the highest order.  

   
   

There are seven Thunders in the Thunderlands.  Each Thunder is unique in its mission, lethality, and focus.  Each Thunder has its own color.  Each Thunder has its own wielder, by which it exerts its lethality.  640 acceptances go out every May for each Thunder.   20% never make it to the academic year after Plebe Summer.

Inkling #2:

What is The Seven Thunders? It is Hammerfeld.  It is Quiverhold.  It is Aguila Nest. It is Glimmeroc. It is Flicker Rims. It is Vale of Bishops. Its is Bitterberg. Long have they stood in defense of the lands.

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The Seven Thunders is a debut middle-grade fantasy series. Whimsical, imbued with a vibrant voice, wry humor, and unshakable charm that will transport readers to a rich, and exciting world and leave them eagerly anticipating the sequels to come.

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