Blood Of Ten Chiefs books in order

Blood of Ten Chiefs is a five-book shared-world fantasy anthology series set in the ElfQuest universe, co-edited by Diana L. Paxson and Richard Pini, gathering stories by multiple authors about the ten chiefs of the Wolfrider elf tribe. The series ran from 1986 to 1993.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Blood of Ten Chiefs 1986 Diana L. Paxson Buy
2 Wolfsong 1989 Diana L. Paxson Buy
3 The Winds of Change 1989 Diana L. Paxson Buy
4 Against the Wind 1990 Diana L. Paxson Buy
5 Dark Hours 1993 Diana L. Paxson Buy

Blood of Ten Chiefs is a shared-world anthology series, with each volume gathering stories by different authors set in the ElfQuest universe. The series explores the history of the Wolfrider elf tribe before the events of the main ElfQuest story, filling in the lives of the ten chiefs whose legacies shape the tribe.

Diana L. Paxson was involved as a co-editor and contributor, and the series reflects her broader interest in collaborative world-building and mythological storytelling. The five volumes — The Blood of Ten Chiefs, Wolfsong, The Winds of Change, Against the Wind, and Dark Hours — were published between 1986 and 1993.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Blood Of Ten Chiefs series?

There are five books in the Blood Of Ten Chiefs series, published between 1986 and 1993.

What is the first book in the Blood Of Ten Chiefs series?

The first book in the Blood Of Ten Chiefs series is The Blood of Ten Chiefs, published in 1986.

What is the Blood of Ten Chiefs series connected to?

Blood of Ten Chiefs is set in the world of ElfQuest, the graphic novel series created by Wendy and Richard Pini. The books collect original prose fiction by various authors expanding on the history of the Wolfrider tribe and its chiefs, providing background not covered in the original comics.

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