{"product_id":"the-man-in-red-b-g-lyrax-9798993304809","title":"The Man in Red: Book One of the Crown of the Alchemist Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy, and political greatness and wisdom meet in one, and those commoner natures who pursue either to the exclusion of the other are compelled to stand aside, cities will never have rest from their evils.\" -Plato\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into the world of Tevus. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter the sudden disappearance of magic and wizardry, alchemy rose to grant power to the everyman. Philosopher kings now reign on thrones of glass, for he who controls the access to knowledge controls the world.\u003cp\u003eTensions rise as those who still cling to remnants of the old world are met by the destructive backlashes of alchemical development, and a long-lost kingdom must reveal their ancient truths in order to save the realm they call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the alchemist Gihon Marleogne is tasked with restoring peace to the forgotten lands, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of cruel betrayal, fiery passion, and haunting memories that are better left suppressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the fate of the world is at stake, can one man keep his heart chained long enough to free those who matter most? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Man in Red is book one of the new series \u003ci\u003eCrown of the Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e, a fantasy epic based on a Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons campaign that never got to run. With five years of homebrewing and worldbuilding poured into this fully original setting, the story was initially snuffed by scheduling issues with players, and later recycled into a webcomic and novel series. The series follows a slow-burn relationship between chief alchemist Gihon Marleogne and the mysterious monster hunter Edelein von Luvemann as she seeks aid from the alchemists in restoring peace to her homeland. On a quest to quell the evil once and for all, what will become of the man destined to chain his heart to the energies of the in-between? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe series features a colorful cast of memorable characters, including witty banter that will make you feel like you're sitting at the table with the players themselves, and has a little something for everyone. The story includes boisterous villain monologues, clever out-of-the-box decision making, and some rival snark that may be hinting at something a little deeper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, \u003ci\u003eCrown of the Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e additionally finds its roots in ancient philosophy and theology. With concepts such as Plato's philosopher kings and the Ship of Fools, 2nd-century gnosticism, and goetic grimoires such as The Lesser Key of Solomon wrapped into a D\u0026amp;D-esque world setting. For those who love ancient history or an enticing fantasy world to explore, \u003ci\u003eCrown of the Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e is the series for you and \u003ci\u003eThe Man in Red\u003c\/i\u003e is the place to start.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e B. G. Lyrax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993304809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blu \u0026amp; Gihon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 374\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d","brand":"B. G. Lyrax","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801170358527,"sku":"9798993304809","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-man-in-red-b-g-lyrax-9798993304809","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}