The Immortals

The Immortals quartet,

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by Tamora Pierce,

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is the story of Veralidaine Sarrasri (usually known as Daine),

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an orphan with an unusual talent: she can speak with animals.

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Daine is accompanied on her travels by the black-robe mage Numair Salmalin, a young dragon named Skysong (or Kitten), and her trusty pony Cloud.

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She is also friends with the legendary Alanna of Trebond/Pirates Swoop and Olau, King Jonathan, Queen Thayet, and many animals, immortals, and humans. Born in a town called Snowsdale, in Galla, Daine travels to many other kingdoms, thus expanding our knowledge of the Tortallan world.

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• Wild Magic (1992)
• Wolf-Speaker (1994)
• The Emperor Mage (1994)
• The Realms of the Gods (1996)