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|image = Dragons Wrath.jpg | |||
|series = [[Virgin New Adventures]] | |||
|range = Virgin New Adventures | |||
series= [[Virgin | |number in range = 63 | ||
number= | |number = 63 | ||
main character= [[Bernice Summerfield]]| | |adapted into = Dragons' Wrath (audio story) | ||
featuring= [[Irving Braxiatel]] | | |main character = [[Bernice Summerfield]] | ||
enemy= [[ | |featuring = [[Irving Braxiatel|Braxiatel]], [[Ferdinand Archduke|Archduke]], [[Newark Rappare|Rappare]] | ||
|enemy = [[Romolo Nusek|Nusek]], [[Hugo Gamaliel|Gamaliel]], [[Truby Kamadrich|Mastrov]] | |||
|setting = [[St Oscar's University|St Oscar's]] and [[Stanturus Three]], [[2593]] | |||
publisher= | |writer = Justin Richards | ||
release date= June | |cover = [[Fred Gambino]] | ||
format= Paperback Book, | |publisher = Virgin Books | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20508-1 | | |release date = 2 June 1997 | ||
|format = Paperback Book, 247 Pages | |||
next | |isbn = ISBN 0-426-20508-1 | ||
'''''Dragons' Wrath''''' is the | |prev = Oh No It Isn't! (novel) | ||
|next = Beyond the Sun (novel) | |||
}}{{prose stub}} | |||
'''''Dragons' Wrath''''' is the sixty-third [[Virgin New Adventures]] novel. It reintroduced [[Irving Braxiatel]], whose first appearance was alongside [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]] in ''[[Theatre of War (novel)|Theatre of War]]'', and depicts his first meeting with Benny from his point of view. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
'' | ''"Trouble?"'' | ||
'' | ''"What makes you think that?"'' | ||
'' | ''"Oh, you know, the usual. Cordoned-off area, security guards swapping war stories," [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]] said, smiling. "The fact that you're here."'' | ||
The [[Gamalian Dragon]] — a jewel-encrusted statuette captured by the | The [[Gamalian Dragon]] — a jewel-encrusted statuette captured by the [[Hugo Gamaliel|Imperator Gamaliel]] from the [[Knights of Jeneve]] at the legendary [[Battle of Bocaro]]. | ||
When | When Bernice Summerfield gets asked on an expedition by Gamaliel's descendant, [[Romolo Nusek]], it is an offer her department can't afford to let her refuse. But, as usual, there are a few problems. | ||
For one thing, Nusek is an evil warlord out to consolidate his power by any means necessary. For another, there's a body in the [[Theatrology]] building — and the dead man had an appointment with Benny's old friend, the mysterious [[Irving Braxiatel]]. Most worrying of all, the Gamalian Dragon, one of the best guarded and most valuable [[archaeological]] relics in known space, seems to be lying in a battered Gladstone bag on the floor of Benny's bedroom. | For one thing, Nusek is an evil warlord out to consolidate his power by any means necessary. For another, there's a body in the [[Theatrology]] building — and the dead man had an appointment with Benny's old friend, the mysterious [[Irving Braxiatel]]. Most worrying of all, the Gamalian Dragon, one of the best guarded and most valuable [[archaeology|archaeological]] relics in known space, seems to be lying in a battered Gladstone bag on the floor of Benny's bedroom. | ||
Aided only by Braxiatel and [[historian]] [[Nicholas Clyde]], Benny must unravel the dragon's ancient mystery before the warlord's plans reach completion — and an assassin closes in for the kill. | Aided only by Braxiatel and [[historian]] [[Nicholas Clyde]], Benny must unravel the dragon's ancient mystery before the warlord's plans reach completion — and an assassin closes in for the kill. | ||
== Chapter titles == | |||
# Death in the Night | |||
# Meeting People | |||
# Enter the Dragon | |||
# The Castle of Ice and Fire | |||
# Dead of Night | |||
# The Grave Robbers | |||
# Fighting in the Trenches | |||
# Departures | |||
# Nusek's Gambit | |||
# Model Behaviour | |||
# Knight Visitor | |||
# Death in the Night | |||
# Breaking Glass | |||
# The Historian's Tale | |||
# An Independent Inquiry | |||
# Knight Moves | |||
# Teetering on the Brink | |||
# The Dragon and His Wrath | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Ferdinand Archduke]] | * [[Ferdinand Archduke]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== | === Bars and pubs === | ||
* Benny drinks with students at the [[Witch and Whirlwind]], the [[Garland College]] pub. | * Benny drinks with students at the [[Witch and Whirlwind]], the [[Garland College]] pub. | ||
=== | === Individuals === | ||
* [[Irving Braxiatel]] meets Bernice for the first time. | * [[Irving Braxiatel]] meets Bernice for the first time. | ||
* Irving Braxiatel is head of [[St | * Irving Braxiatel is head of [[St Oscar's University]] [[Department of Theatrology]]. | ||
* [[Newark Rappare]] is Professor of Art and artisan-in-residence at St | * [[Newark Rappare]] is Professor of Art and artisan-in-residence at St Oscar's University. He is an excellent art forger. | ||
* [[Ferdinand Archduke]] is Professor of Earth Literature, in the [[Department of Literature of the Milky Way]]. He is | * [[Ferdinand Archduke]] is Professor of Earth Literature, in the [[Department of Literature of the Milky Way]]. He is a specialist in Obscure Theatrical Forms. | ||
* Benny meets Irving Braxiatel for the | * Benny meets Irving Braxiatel for the first time (for him); however she met him in most likely his future on the [[Braxiatel Collection]]. | ||
=== | === Organisations === | ||
* The [[Knights of Jeneve]] a group of humans holding knowledge for the safety of all humanity, their saying is "Knowledge above all". | * The [[Knights of Jeneve]] a group of humans holding knowledge for the safety of all humanity, their saying is "Knowledge above all". | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This was the sixth novel (though only fourth BNA) to be adapted by [[Big Finish Productions]] as part of their [[ | * This was the sixth novel (though only fourth BNA) to be adapted by [[Big Finish Productions]] as part of their [[Bernice Summerfield (series)|''Bernice Summerfield'' series]]. Though [[Dragons' Wrath (audio story)|the adaptation]] omitted Braxiatel, the scene where he met Benny for the first time was later adapted and appeared in ''[[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]:'' ''[[Disassembled (audio story)|Disassembled]]''. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* This is the first appearance of Irving Braxiatel (in the | * This is the first appearance of Irving Braxiatel (in the Benny New Adventures). It is also the first chronological meeting of Braxiatel and Benny from Braxiatel's point of view; Benny first met him in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Theatre of War (novel)|Theatre of War]]''. | ||
* The [[Knights of Jeneve]] may be a descendant of [[UNIT]], which was headquartered in [[Geneva]]. | * The [[Knights of Jeneve]] may be a descendant of [[UNIT]], which was headquartered in [[Geneva]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Spearhead from Space (TV story)}} et al.) | ||
* The Knights of Jeneve would later appear in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Deadfall (novel)|Deadfall]]''. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{dwrefguide|who_na63.htm|Dragons' Wrath}} | |||
* {{whoniverse| | * {{whoniverse|na63|Dragons' Wrath}} | ||
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/dragw.htm The Cloister Library: '''Dragons' Wrath'''] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 11 January 2024
Dragons' Wrath is the sixty-third Virgin New Adventures novel. It reintroduced Irving Braxiatel, whose first appearance was alongside Benny in Theatre of War, and depicts his first meeting with Benny from his point of view.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
"Trouble?"
"What makes you think that?"
"Oh, you know, the usual. Cordoned-off area, security guards swapping war stories," Benny said, smiling. "The fact that you're here."
The Gamalian Dragon — a jewel-encrusted statuette captured by the Imperator Gamaliel from the Knights of Jeneve at the legendary Battle of Bocaro.
When Bernice Summerfield gets asked on an expedition by Gamaliel's descendant, Romolo Nusek, it is an offer her department can't afford to let her refuse. But, as usual, there are a few problems.
For one thing, Nusek is an evil warlord out to consolidate his power by any means necessary. For another, there's a body in the Theatrology building — and the dead man had an appointment with Benny's old friend, the mysterious Irving Braxiatel. Most worrying of all, the Gamalian Dragon, one of the best guarded and most valuable archaeological relics in known space, seems to be lying in a battered Gladstone bag on the floor of Benny's bedroom.
Aided only by Braxiatel and historian Nicholas Clyde, Benny must unravel the dragon's ancient mystery before the warlord's plans reach completion — and an assassin closes in for the kill.
Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Death in the Night
- Meeting People
- Enter the Dragon
- The Castle of Ice and Fire
- Dead of Night
- The Grave Robbers
- Fighting in the Trenches
- Departures
- Nusek's Gambit
- Model Behaviour
- Knight Visitor
- Death in the Night
- Breaking Glass
- The Historian's Tale
- An Independent Inquiry
- Knight Moves
- Teetering on the Brink
- The Dragon and His Wrath
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Bernice Summerfield
- Irving Braxiatel
- Newark Rappare
- Romolo Nusek
- Hugo Gamaliel
- Nicholas Clyde
- Ferdinand Archduke
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Bars and pubs[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Benny drinks with students at the Witch and Whirlwind, the Garland College pub.
Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Irving Braxiatel meets Bernice for the first time.
- Irving Braxiatel is head of St Oscar's University Department of Theatrology.
- Newark Rappare is Professor of Art and artisan-in-residence at St Oscar's University. He is an excellent art forger.
- Ferdinand Archduke is Professor of Earth Literature, in the Department of Literature of the Milky Way. He is a specialist in Obscure Theatrical Forms.
- Benny meets Irving Braxiatel for the first time (for him); however she met him in most likely his future on the Braxiatel Collection.
Organisations[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Knights of Jeneve a group of humans holding knowledge for the safety of all humanity, their saying is "Knowledge above all".
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This was the sixth novel (though only fourth BNA) to be adapted by Big Finish Productions as part of their Bernice Summerfield series. Though the adaptation omitted Braxiatel, the scene where he met Benny for the first time was later adapted and appeared in Gallifrey: Disassembled.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This is the first appearance of Irving Braxiatel (in the Benny New Adventures). It is also the first chronological meeting of Braxiatel and Benny from Braxiatel's point of view; Benny first met him in PROSE: Theatre of War.
- The Knights of Jeneve may be a descendant of UNIT, which was headquartered in Geneva. (TV: Spearhead from Space [+]Loading...["Spearhead from Space (TV story)"] et al.)
- The Knights of Jeneve would later appear in PROSE: Deadfall.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dragons' Wrath at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Dragons' Wrath at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Dragons' Wrath
