The Carpetbaggers by cofax

[alicambs]

The Carpetbaggers by cofax The day after Aslan left, taking the magic with him, just about everyone else left, too. After the coronation festivities, the real work begins. During/post "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". This is less the Golden Age and very much more a stark, realistic and practical introduction to Narnia and what it means to rule a country that has been governed through fear and treachery for over a 100 years. So no romping with the Dryads here, but highly practical lessons in diplomacy, politics, strategics, developing allies, fighting... The story does not skate over some of the terrible things that took place and can sometimes be bleak and harsh yet is still a wonderful tale with heroes and villains, great OC's as well as those we know already such as Mr Tumnus plus excellent character development for all the Pevensies.

Comments

[kiwisue]

I have this one bookmarked - glad you like it too! Not fluffy, more "realistic" - if that term includes lands where centaurs and marsh-wiggles exist.

[alicambs]

more "realistic" - if that term includes lands where centaurs and marsh-wiggles exist.
I think it does. :-)

It's a very different take from most of the others and allows each of the 4 to shine in their own way. What are you favourites? (cheeky way of getting recs ;-))

[princessofgeeks]

This is a great story and I loved it.

[alicambs]

Isn't it, very cleverly done and highly original. I enjoy good Golden Age fics, but this is the first I've seen that explores the possibility that the Narnians wasn't quite as ready to accept the rule of their new kings as queens as the coronation might appear.