ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The Braided Path trilogy owes its existence to the following people: Carolyn Whitaker for persuading me to rewrite the entire first book from scratch.

Simon Spanton for taking a chance on an unknown kid and sage advice throughout.

Nicola, Ilona, Steve, Tom, Gillian, Sara and everyone else at Gollancz who either contributed their efforts or made me feel welcome there.

And lastly my parents, for unconditional and unwavering support ever since they bought me my first typewriter at sixteen. The Braided Path trilogy is dedicated to them, with love.

Also by Chris Wooding in Gollancz.

The Braided Path:.

THE WEAVERS OF SARAMYR.

THE SKEIN OF LAMENT.