The World of Elan books by Michael J. Sullivan
All the books of Elan. Reading order suggested by Sullivan: Riyria Revelations (1 - 6): Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron Riyria Chronicles (1 - 2): The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn Legends of the First Empire (1 - 3): Age of Myth | Age of Swords | Age of War Riyria Chronicles (3 - 4): Death of Dulgath | Disappearance of Winter's Daughter Legends of the First Empire (4 - 6): Age of Legend | Age of Death | Age of Empyre Rise and Fall (1 - 3): Nolyn | Farilane | Esrahaddon
created by SzWukk
last updated August, 2026
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Just wanted to hop over here and say that I fully support the author’s suggested reading order! I’ve so loved being introduced to the world and then uncovering its history that way!
Agreed! I didn't quite follow it with the Chronicles 3 and 4 books. I'll be reading them after Legends
Damn I already read all the legends of the first empire. Will follow this reading order from now on
SzWukkOP
Useful links: The author’s website: https://riyria.blogspot.com/?m=1 Riyria explained, a Youtube channel about the world of Elan: https://youtube.com/@riyriaexplained?si=75mApfk6desNPI_g
