THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STORY
The Sown Seed is a work of historical fiction and fantasy, but its roots run deep in the real people, places, cultures, and events of the fifteenth century. Explore the history that shaped and inspired the first book of this epic trilogy!
EXPLORE THE REAL HISTORY
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FROM THE STORY TO THE HISTORY
Explore the illustrations from The Sown Seed and discover the real history that inspired them!
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WATCH AND LEARN
FINISHED YOUR ADVENTURE?
You've traveled with Steffan. You've explored the maps. You've compared history and fiction, studied medieval warfare, and met emperors, sultans, soldiers, and scholars. Now, it's time for one final challenge. Can you earn the title of Defender of Karastian? Take The Sown Seed Challenge! Click on the "Take the Quiz" image and see if you can answer all 10 questions!
