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Character · Archetype

Noble

A high-born leader or authority figure thrust into the ruthless arena of power politics and governance.

The thrill of navigating treacherous political landscapes from a position of power, balancing personal integrity against the corrupting demands of leadership. The weight of duty and the struggle to maintain moral conviction while ruling a faction or society.

Books

Dune MessiahFrank Herbert
Assassin's ApprenticeRobin Hobb
Crossroads of TwilightRobert Jordan
The Black PrismBrent Weeks
The Curse of ChalionLois McMaster Bujold
Assassin's QuestRobin Hobb
Trickster's ChoiceTamora Pierce
Lord Valentine's CastleRobert Silverberg
JheregSteven Brust
The King's BuccaneerRaymond E. Feist
Sign of the UnicornRoger Zelazny
Prince of the BloodRaymond E. Feist
RaybearerJordan Ifueko
The Ruin of KingsJenn Lyons
Tower LordAnthony Ryan
And I DarkenKiersten White
Royal AssassinRobin Hobb
The Queen's RisingRebecca Ross
Kushiel's ScionJacqueline Carey
The UnbrokenC. L. Clark
The Atlas ComplexOlivie Blake
The Widow's HouseDaniel Abraham
The Missing of ClairdeluneChristelle Dabos
IndaSherwood Smith
Blood HeirAmélie Wen Zhao
Scion of CyadorL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
OrdermasterL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Tyrant's LawDaniel Abraham
Penric's MissionLois McMaster Bujold
ElvenbornAndre Norton
The Justice of KingsRichard Swan
The Queen's ResistanceRebecca Ross
Steel's EdgeIlona Andrews
Colors of ChaosL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Queen of Coin and WhispersHelen Corcoran
The Dragon's PathDaniel Abraham
The Lord-Protector's DaughterL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
A Candle for D'ArtagnanChelsea Quinn Yarbro
Queen of the ConqueredKacen Callender
King Kelson's BrideKatherine Kurtz
Dark HavenGail Z. Martin
The Decoy PrincessDawn Cook
ValourJohn Gwynne
A Confusion of PrincesGarth Nix
MortalisR. A. Salvatore
Alector's ChoiceL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Lady-ProtectorL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
King's WrathFiona McIntosh
Fairhaven RisingL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
TaltosSteven Brust
Saint's BloodSebastien de Castell
Knight or KnaveSasha Miller
Legacy of AshMatthew Ward
A Taste of HoneyKai Ashante Wilson
The Fallen BladeJon Courtenay Grimwood
Princess of DuneBrian Herbert
The Brazen GambitLynn Abbey
Vinas SolamnusJ. Robert King
Casket of SoulsLynn Flewelling
Kings of the NorthElizabeth Moon

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