The Diamond Throne
''The Diamond Throne'' may refer to: * The first book in '' The Elenium'' series of fantasy novels by David Eddings * An expansion to the role-playing game setting '' Arcana Unearthed'' by Monte Cook * The Diamond throne The Vajrasana (; ''diamond throne''), or Enlightenment Throne of the Buddha, is an ancient stone slab located under the Bodhi tree, directly beside the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya. It is considered as bodhimanda ('; ''seat'' or ''platform ...

The Elenium
''The Elenium'' is a series of fantasy novels by American writer David Eddings. The series consists of three volumes: ''The Diamond Throne'', ''The Ruby Knight'', and ''The Sapphire Rose''. The series is followed by ''The Tamuli''. ''The Elenium'' is Eddings' third fantasy series. ''The Diamond Throne'' Sparhawk, a Pandion Knight, has returned to his hometown Cimmura after ten years of exile in Rendor. He finds his Queen and former pupil, Ehlana, has fallen ill, having been poisoned. Queen Ehlana has been encased in diamond by magic performed by Sephrenia, the Styric tutor of magic to the Pandion Knights. The diamond will keep Queen Ehlana alive for up to 12 months while a cure is found. To aid him on his quest, Sparhawk takes his childhood friend and fellow Pandion Knight Kalten, his squire Kurik, and Sephrenia. In a show of unity, the other three Church Knight Orders also send their champions to be his companions: Genidian Knight Ulath of Thalesia, Alcione Knight Tynian of Dei ...
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Arcana Unearthed
''Arcana Unearthed'' (full title ''Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed''), first published in 2003, is a role-playing game created by Monte Cook and based on the d20 System developed for ''Dungeons & Dragons'' 3rd edition. The game is notable for its divergences from ''Dungeons & Dragons'': the absence of elves and dwarves, the absence of alignment, and its more flexible spellcasting mechanics. The game was later revised and updated in 2005 as ''Arcana Evolved''. Setting and Themes The campaign setting for ''Arcana Unearthed'' is The Diamond Throne, a land ruled by giants. The setting includes many elements of a traditional fantasy setting, along with a focus on ritual and ceremony, runes, and the magical properties of crystals. Two of the most prominent themes of the game are ritual and character choices. Two examples are ''metamorphosis'', in which ''faen'' become tiny, winged '' sprites'', and ''Chi-Julud'', in which the wise ''giants'' temporarily lose their wisdom to become ...
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