Daughters of Time is a book series written by Adam Farouk. The breathtaking inaugural title of the Faerworld Universe, Daughters of Time (DoT) is a fantasy-superhero epic series chronicling the adventures and coming-of-age of a group of four extraordinary young women, each chosen to represent a season of time, as members of an alliance of heroic teams known as the Legionarium. Plucked from lives where their fates were written for them, Gwen, Cameron, Roya, and Anneka soon find themselves on the front line of cataclysmic events, as galactic invaders threaten to swallow up the passage of time itself in a quest for perfection. Ready or not, these four must bring to bear all their combined courage, power, strength, and compassion, and take their place as the heroes and leaders they are, to defeat an enemy the likes of which their world has never seen, and to steer their realm and all others surrounding it into a new, united, and more enlivened era.
Characters:
GwenBasic Information:
Known as: Gwen Full name: Gwendolyn Aria Duprée-Maracon Home: Kingdom of Caderas Age: 20 years Height: 5' 7" Hair: Cinnamon brown Eyes: Hazel Colors: Personal colors: Ivory, Dusty Rose, Champagne Kingdom colors: Ivory & Gold Role(s): Title(s): Crown Princess of Caderas; Captain of His Majesty's Royal Caderasi Arodega Riders More info: Gwen is the Daughters of Time's Summer Avatar, chosen for this position because she possesses powers that in some way evoke the season of the sun. Gwen, as well as being a superior athlete, rider, and acrobat, possesses the ability to heal physical and physiological ailments of herself and others; with a few exceptions and given sufficient time and energy, she can cure virtually any illness or injury. First appearance: DoT S1E01 "Princess" |
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CameronBasic Information:
Known as: Cameron Full name: Bridget Camryn McBride Home: Kingdom of Glenmarin Age: 18 years (appears 18 years, but is actually over 600 years old) Height: 5' 2" Hair: Light blonde Eyes: Emerald green Colors: Personal colors: Emerald green, Silver, Bronze, and Brown Kingdom colors: Emerald green with Silver accent Role(s): Title(s): Autumn Prime More info: Cameron is the Daughters of Time's Autumn Prime. Hundreds of years ago her spirit was magically preserved, to be called upon later in time of need. In her day, Cameron was a renowned warrior and ranger, superior in combat and legendary with a bow, she was believed by many to have perfect aim. First appearance: DoT S1E03 "Champion" |
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RoyaBasic Information:
Known as: Roya Full name: Mirabel Charisse Satie Home: Kingdom of Amandine Age: 20 years Height: 5' 3" Hair: Dark red Eyes: Pale blue Colors: Personal colors: Dark red, Black Kingdom colors: Azure blue & Chocolate brown, White and Gold accent Role(s): Title(s): Crown Princess of Amandine; Snowmaker More info: Roya, the Daughters of Time's Winter Avatar, is what is known as a Snowmaker, a magical being of extreme rarity, only occurring in nature roughly once every five hundred years, capable to near-infinite effect of generating and manipulating ice and snow. A passionate rebel with a fiery personality, Roya is a study in contrasts, a carmine-clad ice-queen whose potent powers are only just coming to light. First appearance: DoT S1E02 "Snowmaker" |
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AnnekaBasic Information:
Known as: Anneka Full name: Anneka Léa Deveraux Home: Kingdom of Amandine Age: 17 years Height: 5' 5 1/2" Hair: Black, with a mysterious violet sheen Eyes: Grey Colors: Personal colors: Dark purple, Silver-grey, Brass Kingdom colors: Azure blue & Chocolate brown, White and Gold accent Role(s): Title(s): Assistant off-season coordinator of palace and royal events, Grande Yvette's catering, Amandine More info: Anneka is the Daughters of Time's Avatar of Spring. By all accounts an ordinary girl, Anneka has always had a certain inexplicable "way" with people, an ability to resolve conflicts with effortless ease. Not wanting to sit idly by while her world is attacked, the seemingly power-less Anneka foists herself upon the Daughters of Time, insisting that she has something to offer the team, which, as it turns out, she has. First appearance: DoT S1E01 "Princess" |
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"I will to love and protect this fair world from any who might wish it harm,
This shall be my will unbending, my oath and vow 'til the end of time,"
- Daughters of Time Oath (abridged); from Istoricus Marinicus, Thomas Easton
Plot Summary:
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DoT S1E01: PRINCESS
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The breathtaking inaugural title of the Faerworld Universe, Daughters of Time (DoT) is a fantasy-superhero epic series chronicling the adventures and coming-of-age of a group of four extraordinary young women, each chosen to represent a season of time, as members of an alliance of heroic teams known as the Legionarium. Plucked from lives where their fates were written for them, Gwen, Cameron, Roya, and Anneka soon find themselves on the front line of cataclysmic events, as galactic invaders threaten to swallow up the passage of time itself, in a quest for perfection. Ready or not, these four must bring to bear all their combined courage, power, strength, and compassion, and take their place as the heroes and leaders they are, to defeat an enemy the likes of which their world has never seen, and to steer their realm and all others surrounding it into a new, united, and more enlivened era.
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DoT S1E02: SNOWMAKER
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Faerworld: Daughters of Time continues with the introduction of the Snowmaker, a powerful winter goddess of the northern kingdoms, whose rare appearance—once every five hundred years—should be nothing if not cause for joy. Alas, the present embodiment of winter’s precious gifts is a girl named Roya, a spoiled, wayward, rebel-without-a-cause troublemaker who also happens to be heir to her throne. Meanwhile, differences over how to deal with the monstrous threat that faces Eyrova cause schism within the Legionarium, and the truth about Gwen’s abilities, as well as her secret relationship with the outlaw Phil, threaten to be brought to light by the shadow of treachery at the very highest echelons of Caderasi government.
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DoT S1E03: CHAMPION
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Faerworld: Daughters of Time continues with Episode Three: Champion. The emergent peril facing Eyrova takes a turn for the deadly, and Gwen is forced into confrontation with her own mentor and leader, Spring Avatar Mai Lin. Meanwhile, Roya is reticent to heed the call of her own heroism, and Anneka finds herself feeling betrayed by the one friend she thought she could always count on. As the three—Gwen, Roya, and Anneka—find themselves in over their heads aboard the skyship Orbus, Gwen must sacrifice it all in order to call forth the iron-willed presence known as Cameron, the Autumn Prime, who may well be the only option, if the young women are to survive the night.
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DoT S1E04: FORGED
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Forged, wherein the Autumn Primearrives, the Orbus is put through its paces, and Gwen takes her place as Champion ofher legion. Summoned midway through the Battle of the Orbus, Cameron, the AutumnPrime, immediately takes charge, bringing with her a no-nonsense style of leadershipthat automatically causes her and Roya to butt heads. It will take some deft diplomacy,as well as nerves of steel, to bring these two together and turn this crew of misfits into ateam that is functional, much less one that is effective. Meanwhile, Anneka agrees totake refuge in Morundine, Arcturus recruits an unlikely ally, and Piers deals with a heavy dose of survivor guilt.
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DoT S1E05: THE WIZARD
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Faerworld: Daughters of Time continues, and it’s the team to the rescue, as a young denizen of the Kingdom of Glenmarin is sentenced to death by the will of the gnomophobic population of the town of Danaewyth. Fleeing from the angry mob with a grateful new friend in tow, the five seek shelter deep in Grampian’s Grotto, the home and workplace of an alleged great and powerful wizard. But there are dangers lurking in the shadows, as a creature of the night stalks through the grotto’s grounds with nefarious intent, and the volcanite Dagg, filled with bloodlust, launches a full-scale attack on the densely-populated village nearby. Agents of villainy assemble with frightfulefficiency, in Episode Five: The Wizard.
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DoT S1E06: INCURVATE
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Faerworld: Daughters of Time descends into the Eyrovan netherworld. Surviving the fall, it turns out, was only the beginning. Now the team finds itself dogged by unending night, and a quiet that, far from bringing peace and repose, instead unsettles the mind and rattles the will to progress. A locale far less friendly than the phrase “big, curvy slide” would imply, the Incurvate is dark, desolate, and no place for the uninitiated. From its mystical waters there arise mysterious visitors, that haunt and tempt the young adventurers. Meanwhile, Gwen takes a leap into the unknown, and, with Arcturus’ troops in hot pursuit, confrontation is no more a question of if than one of when.
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DoT S1E07: HOLOWORLD
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Faerworld: Daughters of Time takes a turn towards the psychospiritual, as it asks—then answers—the question: what if you met your gods, only then to discover that they weren’t gods at all? As she grapples with the implications of coming face to face with beings she’s worshipped as deities all her life, Gwen partakes in a horrifying ritual, one which threatens to irreversibly overrun the very foundations of her consciousness. Meanwhile, a mystical new ally appears from the shadows, Cameron and Anneka come to grips with new personal discoveries, and a familiar name (if not a familiar face) sweeps Roya off her feet. Holobeings and other technological wonders abound, in Episode Seven: Holoworld.
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DoT S1E08: DEMAGOG
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With a seemingly deranged Piers in custody, and a guilt-ridden Gwen in self-imposed exile, the team’s early victories seem all for naught. As they hide out in Holoworld, Anneka bites off a little more than she can chew, and a dangerous and powerful new weapon is discovered, one whose use could threaten the fabric of reality and bring about consequences surely monumental and potentially dire. A seemingly harmless gift proves mischievous and troublesome, after it inspires a disastrous excursion by Cameron and Roya, and puts the fledgling and tenuous comradeship of the four Avatars in grave jeopardy. Bonds must reinforce, or else be broken forever, in Faerworld: Daughters of Time, Episode Eight: Demagog.
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DoT S1E09: ASCENSION
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A new chapter. A new mandate. With the threat of Arcturus and his armies still looming heavily, Gwen finds assurance in the arms of a journey beyond sight and sound, Roya fashions the signature iconic look for which the team will eventually become known, Cameron starts to come to grips with her inner goddess, and Anneka bids an untimely goodbye. The legend surrounding three mysterious, magical stones becomes the key to determining their adversary’s next move; old friends return, new friends are made, and an anointed one must fulfil their destiny. Who knows what dreams may come in the cold light of day, as these four warriors journey to the surface once again? Faerworld: Daughters of Time, Episode Nine: Ascension.
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DoT S1E10: SHOWDOWN
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An enormous and terrifying military at his command, Arcturus lays siege upon the Kingdom of Caderas, testing the nerve of King Alejandro and his bulwark of seasoned advisors. Pressured into believing that their only option is to shoot first, it takes a last-minute intervention to stop them and stem the potential catastrophe. In a startling show of gumption and smarts, Gwen does the unthinkable, riding out weaponless, ready to engage the enemy in direct diplomatic dialogue. Elsewhere, Cameron and Roya scour the Marin Delta State for clues, and Anneka’s world is turned inside out. Face to face at last with her adversary, a certain princess displays her true mettle in Faerworld: Daughters of Time, Episode Ten: Showdown.
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