User:Perrol Devionshire

Biography
Perrol Devionshire is an English-born author who is most well known for his Epic Fantasy works, including the cult-hit "The Morgelior Chronicles". This work in particular was written over the course of three-months during his time in the Thai National Prison, where he was kept due to a mistaken identity.

During his first year in prison, he claims that, "The only thing preventing me from insanity was literature." After voraciously reading many Epic Fantasy series such as "A Song of Ice and Fire", "Wheel of Time", "Sword of Truth", and some philosophical works including "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes.

A self-proclaimed socialist, he lives now in Pasadena, California where he is currently at work, albeit with some difficulty due to his busy work-schedule.

"The Morgelior Chronicles"
This is most widely recognized work. It tells the story of Bugag, the last Dwarf-Lord of Balimduur in his quest to destroy Malacanth: Dark Lord of the Necromancers. While at first glance seemingly narrow, it transforms a simple sword-and-sorcery tale into something more reminiscent of High/Epic Fantasy.

It is separated into three short volumes.

-Shattered, Volume I -Afflicted, Volume II -Reconciled, Volume III

Criticism
Many critics have accused Devionshire of being too bloated and pretentious, especially in terms of his prose. However, many deem the wordiness of his works as necessary to tell the story and create a realistic fantasy world.

Many have also noticed dark allusions to his time in prison, such as the chapters concerning Malacanth. In response, Devionshire states, "These are not meant to be for children. Sophisticated adults should see it as what it is and not elevate it to something it is not!"

Influences
A sworn enemy of all things Terry Goodkind, whose work he used as a standard for what his novels should not be, he however adores such authors as Thomas Hobbes, George R.R. Martin, and Clive Barker.