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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Titan (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1848567537
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1848567535
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.02 x 6.85 inches
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David Gaider lives in Edmonton, Alberta, and has worked for video game developer BioWare since 1999. He is the lead writer on the upcoming Dragon Age: Origins role-playing game and has previously worked on such titles as Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of AmnTM, Star Wars ®: Knights of the Old Republic TM, and Neverwinter Nights TM.

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B. Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars A top-notch fantasy novel
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2009
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Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne is one of two prequel novels to Bioware's recently released (at the time of writing this review) fantasy role playing game, Dragon Age: Origins. Unlike other novels written in the universe of video games, The Stolen Throne and the 2nd book, "The Calling", are written not by 3rd-party authors but the head of the writing team that penned the story and dialogue of Dragon Age: Origins, David Gaider. This adds an extra level of quality and realism to the universe and the characters within that can sometimes be lost in a 3rd-party authors creative freedom.

The Stolen Throne is set ~35 years before the events of the game take place, in a time when the small land of Ferelden is suffering at the hands of a tyrant king. Placed on the thrown by the the Emperor of Orlais, a neighbouring super-power whom invaded and conquered Ferelden 80 years prior, the Usurper rules though fear and oppression, while the true heir, the Rebel Queen and her son are betrayed by those though loyal. While the Queen is killed, her son, Maric, escapes and by chance encounters the young outlaw, Loghain. With Loghain's help, Prince Maric returns to the rebel forces, and to his betrothed, Rowan, a warrioress of great skill. Reluctant as he is, Loghain stays with the rebels, quickly proving himself to be gifted in the ways of combat and tactics, skills that Maric will need if he is to ever reclaim his rightful place as Ferelden's king.

An exciting and compelling read, although such a description is often over used in reviews, describes this book perfectly. Not a simple tale of kings, rebels and magic, The Stolen Thone is a powerful story covering love, deception, friendship and the difficulties of being a worthy King. It is a story Gaider brilliantly tells, giving depth and meaning to something that one would only otherwise lean though reading several in-game codex entries. I would strongly recommend anyone who buys Dragon Age: Origins to read both Dragon Age novels. Alternatively, anyone wanting a engaging fantasy novel need not look further than this book, as even without the Dragon Age franchise backing it, The Stolen Throne stand on its own two feet as a top-notch fantasy novel. Quite simply, read this book!
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Ben Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to the world of "Dragon Age."
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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“Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne” is the first official “Dragon Age” novel, as well as one of the earliest-written stories in the series, pre-dating even the original “Origins” video game.

As an introduction to BioWare’s fantasy realm, it’s pretty terrific stuff, weaving together deep world-building and exposition within a story that also somehow manages to be genuinely exciting on its own terms. Author David Gaider does a great job at telling a compelling one-in-done story here while ALSO – somehow - managing to more or less set up the entire “Dragon Age” universe in a way that makes one want to dive in even deeper. It’s an impressive balancing act, narratively-speaking, the kind that other tie-in novels (especially those that are video game-related) would do well to try and emulate.
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John I. Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars Independently enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2010
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The Stolen Throne (book), The Calling (book), The game (Dragon age origin RPG) are each independently enjoyable. I have personally found that the two novels and the game each feed into and enhance the enjoyment of the other two. The novels are exceptionally well written and can be enjoyed independent of each other or the game. I will not get into the actual storyline, what I will say is that with a comfortable chair and an open mind either book would be difficult to put down. The stories will take you to a wonderful land of fantasy full of triumphs, disappointments, love and betrayals, it is easy to visualize and hear the characters as you read the book. And the characters if brought into a modern-day setting could easily remind you of so many people that you have met, seen, or know about.

If you have played the game prior to reading the novels my bet is that you will want to replay the game. If you have read the novels prior to playing the game you will find yourself anticipating and appreciating the interaction with the various characters. If you do not intend to play the game that's all right too - The Calling (Dragon Age)  because it is a wonderful standalone novel.

The storyline could easily carry six, eight, maybe even 10 additional books and if they were as well written as these two I would both recommend and purchase all of them.

My only complaint is that I would like more David Gaider/Dragon age novels.
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Sera
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for true Dragon Age fans
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
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I enjoyed this book. It kind of read like the games at some parts but there was enough, character development, suspense and action to keep my attention. I also loved learning about characters I had only heard about in the games. Background context is wonderful when it comes to Dragon Age as the story line and characters are so complex.

My main complaint is that the ending felt a little forced and cut-off, like we missed a chapter somewhere. However, if you're a die hard Dragon Age fangirl and gamer like me, this book is a must read, particularly if you play the first game, Dragon Age: Origins. I have to say though, I wasn't a real fan of Maric after this book. I hadn't thought about him much before this, but I wasn't impressed. Definitely gives you a bit of insight into his sons and why they are the way they are and why it was a good thing one of them "got away" so to speak. (Don't want to give any spoilers).

Love Dragon Age and feel a real connection with all the characters? Buy it. Buy them all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loghain is a very complex character
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2019
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Any dragon age fan knows how horrible Loghain is in origins after leaving his son in law to die at the hands of the darkspawn and Ostagar along with the grey wardens. This book explores him more and kinda shows us his reasoning behind it. In the book Loghain will do what needs to be done to assure victory. The only people he seems to care about is Maric and Rowan and is willing to risk everything to assure the last Calenhad sits on the throne.

My feelings on Loghain are very weird. One I feel like I understand his character. Loghain feels like if the orlesians are allowed back into ferledan then everything he fought for would be not and they would be under orlesian rule again. On the other hand I feel like he betrayed maric by abandoning his son.

I've been a dragon age fans for years. since about 2012. Never read the books until now and in all honesty I could not put down The Stolen Throne. I havent been like this about a book before since I read A song of ice and fire. Cant wait The calling gets shipped out to me!
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Ivan de Lima
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely reading
Reviewed in Brazil on November 30, 2017
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Amazing story before the Dragon Age RPG game era. The character's role was well developed and the author give us an atmosphere that pin us in front of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on April 19, 2017
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If you love DA Origins, I highly recommend reading The Stolen Throne. It provides so much context to the game and gives players a better understanding of the characters.
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Mariam
5.0 out of 5 stars Totalmente recomendable
Reviewed in Spain on December 15, 2015
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Me ha llegado en menos tiempo de lo esperado y en perfectas condiciones.
De momento solo he leído unos pocos capítulos pero es genial poder conocer a Maric y poder ver otra cara de Loghain diferente a lo que vemos de él en Dragon Age Origins.
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Jacques Mélanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in France on September 23, 2015
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J'ai acheté tout les Dragon Age en anglais, vu que j'ai fait les jeux en cette langue également et que certains lieux ont changés de nom à la traduction, je risquais de m'y perdre.

C'est un livre super bien écrit, à la lecture des plus agréable, un must au fans de la série pour mieux comprendre Origin, le premier opus du jeu.
Les non connaisseurs aimeront également, car le tout est poignant et subtilement parsemé d'émotions. C'est un plaisir de suivre chaque personnage.
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