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Silverthorn is a fantasy novel by Raymond E. Feist published in 1985, the second book in the Riftwar Saga following Magician. The plot follows Prince Arutha of the Kingdom of the Isles as he searches for the rare Silverthorn plant to cure a magical poison afflicting his beloved Anita. The novel expands the world beyond the original conflict with the Tsurani Empire introduced in the first book, introducing darker supernatural elements including the moredhel (dark elves) and the powerful sorcerer Macros the Black.

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What is Silverthorn in Raymond E. Feist’s novel?

Silverthorn is a rare magical plant sought by Prince Arutha after his beloved Anita is poisoned. The quest gives the 1985 novel its central mission within the Riftwar Saga.

Is Silverthorn the first Riftwar Saga book?

No, it is the second book in the original Riftwar Saga and follows Magician. The story continues the political and magical conflicts surrounding the Kingdom of the Isles.

What happens to Prince Arutha in Silverthorn?

Arutha leaves court to find a cure for the poison threatening Anita’s life. His journey turns the novel into a dangerous search involving assassins, magic, and the wider conflict left unresolved after Magician.

What book follows Silverthorn?

A Darkness at Sethanon follows Silverthorn and concludes the original Riftwar Saga trilogy. Silverthorn was published in 1985, while the concluding novel appeared in 1986.

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