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A Shadow of All Night Falling by Glen Cook, published in 1983, follows a war that even wizards dread to fight for a princess. In 1988, Elizabeth Moon publishes
The Deed of Paksenarrion, a novel detailing the life of a teenage girl who flees a marriage and joins a mercenary group, only to find her destiny as a paladin in her journeys. These epic series expand on the Arthurian-style Medieval battle, including epic heroes, magic companions, and holy quests. Typically, both series receive praise for being notable pillars of the genre.
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