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The Harry Turtledove Wiki is an encyclopedia of people, places, and events that are portrayed in the writings of Harry Turtledove, famed author in the genre of alternate history. These articles can include information about both the historical person and the alternate version(s) Turtledove creates in his fantastic stories. We also have articles on his novels, stories and other writings -- he's written numerous works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction in addition to his alternate history works.Fan-fic and speculative writing should be kept in user blogs only!

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July 23, 2013

The War That Came Early: Two Fronts releases today. Anticipate spoilers in the coming weeks.

April 16, 2013

Videssos Cycle: Volume Two releases today. Anticipate spoilers in the coming weeks.

April 2, 2013

Videssos Cycle: Volume One releases today. Anticipate spoilers in the coming weeks.

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Rhavas
Fictional Character
Videssos Fantasy
Appearance(s):	Videssos Cycle (as Avshar); The Tale of Krispos (as Harvas Black Robe); The Time of Troubles; Bridge of the Separator (as Rhavas)
Nationality:	Empire of Videssos
Religion:	Skotos worship
Occupation:	Former Cleric

Rhavas was the original name of a senior priest of Phos in the city of Skopentzana, in the northern parts of the Empire of Videssos.

Rhavas was born in Videssos the city to a well connected family (his grandmother was sister to the grandfather of the Avtokrator Maleinos II). This helped him quickly rise in the hierarchy of the church of Phos but he also was a brilliant theologian who was widely respected among the senior clergy. While in his mid-twenties, he was appointed prelate of Skopentzana which he reluctantly accepted.

Fifteen years later, while still prelate, a civil war broke out in Videssos. The border and town garrisons of Skopentzana were withdrawn by the warring factions, forcing the city to fend for itself. Rhavas played an important role in preparing the city for the onslaught of the Khamorth raiders from beyond the borders, but they were eventually able to take over the city. During the preparations, he casually cursed the militia commander during an argument. Rhavas dismissed this occurrence as coincidence, but was worried. Because of the violence of the Khamorth in the countryside, Rhavas had argued that Skopentzana should take in the peasants from the outlying farms; the militia thought this unwise, viewing the peasants both as sources of crime and disorder but as potential security threats. During another argument with the replacement militia commander, Rhavas said "on my head be it" should the peasants help the Khamorth into the city.

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