Irianeth is the twelfth and final book in Robillard’s Chevaliers d’Emeraude, (Knights of Emerald) series. In her native Quebec and also France Anne Robillard has a following like that of George R.R. Martin, complete with conventions and banquets, music and merchandise. The series is, as of yet, not available in English, which is a real shame – it is a brilliant high fantasy series with compelling characters and wonderful worldbuilding. If Anne or any publishing houses are reading this, please, please publish this series in English so that fans the world over can share this fantastic tale. However, as there is no English language version available, I will have to review the series for you. In terms of plot, Knights of Emerald follows a pretty standard fantasy trope: the Dark Emperor wants to take over the continent of Enkidiev and destroy it and, only the Knights of Emerald and their allies stand in his way. Naturally, there is a prophecy predicting his downfall with both sides using magical means to ensure/prevent its fulfilment. There are twelve books in the series of which Irianeth is the final one. Although there is the overarching plotline of the final prophesied confrontation with the…