Craft Sequence Essays
Welcome to our archive of essays about the Craft Sequence. Scroll for all of our essays, or go wherever suits you:
Relatively spoiler free essays if you’re new to the series / partway through and don’t want to spoil yourself
Spoilerific essays if you’ve read the series and want to delve deeper
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Mal Kekapania’s Story So Far
Mal starts the series as Caleb’s manic pixie dream girl, tries to destroy Dresediel Lex, appears to die but does not, and ends up as a far more rounded and sympathetic character. We last see her as a prisoner of the King in Red, but I doubt other characters will be satisfied for her to stay that way. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Mal’s story so far.
Kai Pohala’s Story So Far
Priestess-slash-offshore-investment-banker, Kai Pohala is a freight train in human form, determined to build a better world whether the world wants her to or not. She becomes a priestess of the Blue Lady, is the first person (it seems) in the Domain to go to space, and battles an ancient ghost for control of her own mind. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Kai’s story so far.
Raz Pelham’s Story So Far
Vampire. Pirate. Vampirate. Captain Rasophilius ‘Raz’ Pelham is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. With vampires set up as a major part of the skazzerai plot, surely Raz is going to play a role going forward? As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Raz’s story so far.
Caleb Altemoc’s Story So Far
Torn between worlds, Caleb Altemoc was dedicated against his will to bloodthirsty Quechal gods, and now tries to rebuild damaged parts of the world. As a general-purpose saint with a slight gambling addiction and propensity to throw himself in the line of fire, Caleb will undoubtedly play a major role in the rest of the series. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Caleb’s story so far.
Kos Everburning’s Story So Far
Kos Everburning, fire god of Alt Coulumb, sets off the series by being (seemingly) murdered. Kos has remained neutral in past conflicts, but will he ride to war against the skazzerai? As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Kos Everburning’s story so far.
Dawn’s Story So Far
Introduced as an orphaned, frightened teenager with a terrifying natural ability for the Craft, Dawn melds with a Craft-god to save her mentor Tara, and then travels the world to build her power and her congregation. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Dawn’s story so far.
Shale’s Story So Far
Gargoyle, spy, poet, fashionista. Shale is one of Seril’s children, who fought on the front lines of the God Wars and spent decades in exile sheltering his goddess. Now returned to Alt Coulumb, he has played an integral (and really quite fun) role in the books. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Shale’s story so far.
The King in Red’s Story So Far
The Deathless King of Dresediel Lex is unforgettable. A red-robed skeleton, often accompanied by dramatic lighting, the King in Red fought viciously in the God Wars and rebuilt his city from the ashes in memory of his dead lover. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Kopil’s story so far.
Izza Jalai’s Story So Far
Across the series we meet Izza as a refugee street kid], see her grow into the role of the Blue Lady’s Prophet Thief, and ultimately help overthrow a colonial government in Alikand. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Izza’s story so far.
Abelard’s Story So Far
Over the series so far, Abelard dies, rises again, becomes a living saint, and tries to sacrifice himself once again to save Dresediel Lex. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule, let’s take a look at Abelard’s story so far.
What do the skazzerai want - and how are they connected to Dawn?
The skazzerai are coming for the Domain. We’ve been talking about them for a while, and the Craft Wars book thus far only confirmed what we suspected: our characters are counting down the days until an enormous demon space spider reaches the world, and they’re running out of time.
But what do they want? And how are they conencted to Dawn?
The story so far... Wicked Problems
Everything you need to remember from WICKED PROBLEMS before reading DEAD HAND RULE. Craft Sequence version of Avengers Infinity War.
Entire Craft Sequence story so far...
Need a reminder of the plot of the Craft Sequence before reading Dead Hand Rule? You’re in luck - the first eight books are all summarised neatly here.
Who's who: Zeddig, Raymet and Gal
An intimidatingly buff sort-of princess, a university post-doc, and a Camlaan Knight walk into a bar, make a deal with a zombie, and join a heist that takes them into a god-strewn desert that will almost definitely kill them. Meet Zeddig, Raymet, and Gal.
How to Kill a God
The death of gods is integral to the Craft Sequence, forming the plot of the first book and the entire background of the series in the God Wars. But, how do gods die? How do you kill a god? The early Craftsfolk had similar questions. This essay outlines the answers they uncovered.
Predictions for DEAD HAND RULE
DEAD HAND RULE is on the horizon - but what’s going to happen? I have predictions and speculation galore.
Elayne Kevarian’s God Wars
Elayne Kevarian is one of a handful of major characters in the Craft Sequence who lived – and fought – through the God Wars. We know precious little about what happened, but what we are told paints a vibrant – and violent – story.
Fixing Two Serpents Rise
I have my issues with Two Serpents Rise, so decided to finally write out how I would sort it out. Fix-it, not fanfic.
Flight in the Craft Sequence
Flying is super cool. Magical flying is even cooler. So here’s a rundown of how Craft Sequence aeroplanes work, in honour of my plane-obsessed brother’s birthday.
Who's who: Cat, Teo, and Izza
On the surface, Catherine Elle, Teo Batan, and Izza Jalai have little in common. Yet, in Full Fathom Five, they become intertwined in a holy heist and have to work together. Find out more about each of them, and what might be next for them in the Craft Wars quartet.
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