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Temeraire
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| Name: | Temeraire |
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| Creator: | Naomi Novik |
| Date(s): | 2006- |
| Medium: | Book |
| Country of Origin: | |
| External Links: | http://www.temeraire.org/ |
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Temeraire is a nine book series of alternate history/fantasy books written by Naomi Novik. They are also part of the Age Of Sail fandom.
The books are set during an alternate version of the Napoleonic wars, where dragons are used in combat. Each novel follows the adventures of Captain Laurence and his dragon friend, Temeraire, as they fight and travel around the world. The books are:
- His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire in the U.K.) (2006)
- Throne of Jade (2006)
- Black Powder War (2006)
- Empire of Ivory (2007)
- Victory of Eagles (2008)
- Tongues of Serpents (2010)
- Crucible of Gold (2012)
- Blood of Tyrants (2013)
- League of Dragons (2016)
For related fandoms, see List of Military Fandoms and Fandoms with Canon Dragons.
Fandom
- Temeraire Fans (on LJ), for discussion, fanfic, and fanart, was created in July, 2005, and is moderated by jezrana.
- The Covert, for all things Temeraire-related, e.g. discussion, fanfic, fanart, recs, challenges..., was created in June, 2006, and is moderated by Liviapenn and Devil Doll.
- Temeraire Fic was created in November 2007 to host the Temeraire Ficathon in early 2008, but is now open for all Temeraire fanfic and fanart. It is moderated by Sahiya.
There is also a Temeraire-Fans group on deviantArt. For an example of fannish knitting, see this Temeraire sweater.
Temeraire is a popular fandom for crossovers with many other fandoms, most commonly Harry Potter and Primeval.
Pairings
- William Laurence/Tenzing Tharkay
- John Granby/Augustine Little (Revealed to be canon in Crucible of Gold.)
- John Granby/William Laurence
- Laurence/Temeraire
Example Fanworks
Fanfic
- Lieutenant Bennet's Visit (link) by Beatrice Otter -- crossover with Pride and Prejudice, written for Yuletide 2010
- Like a Dragon in a China Shop by keerawa -- crossover with Sherlock Holmes, written for Yuletide 2014
- Of Gilded Wallpaper and Meddling Dragons by nerakrose, written for Yuletide 2017. Laurence and Temeraire have been living with Tharkay for a scant two weeks when Laurence sends Granby a letter that essentially boils down to hi John how did you know you're gay also plz help I am in trouble.