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The Ancient Future Trilogy is a set of fantasy novels by Traci Harding. The story follows a 20th-century Australian woman who is transported to 6th century Wales in an attempt to change the future. Major themes within the series include time travel, martial arts, magic and Psychic Phenomena. The three novels in the series are The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages, An Echo In Time: Atlantis and Masters of Reality: The Gathering.

In November 2018 This Present Past, a prequel to the trilogy, was published by HarperCollins.^[1]

The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages

The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages was Traci Harding's first published novel. It was inspired by a trip to the United Kingdom, during which the author experienced light phenomenon that are described in the novel as 'fairy lights'. The novel's main character Tory Alexander is unknowingly transported from the present day to 6th century Wales in an attempt to change the future.

An Echo In Time: Atlantis

An Echo In Time: Atlantis is the second novel in the Ancient Future trilogy. Tory Alexander has ruled as a queen in 6th century Britain for twenty years. When her husband becomes ill, she travels through time in order to find a cure. However the cure can only be found in the most ancient of cities and the grandest of civilizations: Atlantis!

Masters of Reality: The Gathering

Masters of Reality: The Gathering is the final novel in the Ancient Future trilogy. Moving away from planetary concerns Maelgwn and Tory find themselves reunited in the depths of space.

Characters

Tory Alexander - The Heroine of the story, Tory is a thirty-year-old Australian woman who is adept at Tae Kwon Do and speaks fluent Brythanic. In the Dark Ages, Tory rules as High Queen of Briton for 21 years. After the Gathering Tory rules as Governess of Kila for 50 years. She is also the heroine of The Celestial Triad series of novels.
Maelgwn of Gwynedd - Former King of Gwynedd, Maelgwn is known as 'the Dragon of the Isle' or simply 'the Dragon'.
Taliesin Pen Beirdd - Spiritual advisor to Maelgwn and the magician who brings Tory back through time.
Sir Calin Brockwell - Maelgwn's champion, cousin and friend. A dedicated womaniser who is also an incarnation of Tory's brother Brian.
Katren - A maid rescued from the horrendous man who bought her as a wife. Katren becomes Tory's maid and best friend. With Tory's help, Katren marries Brockwell.
Rhun of Gwynedd - Rhun, Prince of Gwynedd, is the first-born child of Tory & Maelgwn.
Bryce - the illegitimate son of Calin Brockwell.
Brian Alexander - Tory's brother. Brian is Brockwell's 21st century incarnation. Brian is one of the Chosen.
Naomi - Brian's wife, Naomi, is Katren's 20th century incarnation. Brian & Naomi have 1 son, Daniel Alexander.
Teo - Teo is Taliesin's 20th century incarnation.
Miles Thurlow - Miles is Maelgwn's 20th century incarnation.
Lady Gladys - Calin Brockwell's mother & an incarnation of Tory and Brian's Aunt Rose.

References

^ "This Present Past". HarperCollins Australia. Retrieved 2019-01-12.

External links

Ancient Future series reviews at SFFWorld.com
Apelt, Rebekah (23 December 2011). "The Ancient Future Family Tree". The Voyager Blog. Harper Voyager. Retrieved 16 January 2024.

[1] "This Present Past". HarperCollins Australia. Retrieved 2019-01-12.

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+{{Short description|Australian time-travel fantasy series}}
-'''''The Ancient Future Trilogy''''' is a set of [[fantasy literature|fantasy novels]] by [[Traci Harding]]. The story follows a 20th century [[Australia]]n woman who is transported to 6th century [[Wales]] in an attempt to change the future. Major themes within the series include [[time travel]], [[martial arts]], [[magic (paranormal)|magic]] and [[Parapsychology|Psychic Phenomenon]]. The three novels in the series are ''The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages'', ''An Echo In Time: Atlantis'' and ''Masters of Reality: The Gathering''.
+{{more footnotes|date=October 2014}}
+'''''The Ancient Future Trilogy''''' is a set of [[fantasy literature|fantasy novels]] by [[Traci Harding]]. The story follows a 20th-century [[Australia]]n woman who is transported to 6th century [[Wales]] in an attempt to change the future. Major themes within the series include [[time travel]], [[martial arts]], [[magic (paranormal)|magic]] and [[Parapsychology|Psychic Phenomena]]. The three novels in the series are ''The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages'', ''An Echo In Time: Atlantis'' and ''Masters of Reality: The Gathering''.
+In November 2018 ''This Present Past'', a prequel to the trilogy, was published by HarperCollins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460753637/this-present-past|title=This Present Past|website=HarperCollins Australia|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref>
-== ''The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages'' ==
-''The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages'' was Traci Harding's first published novel. It was inspired by a trip to the [[United Kingdom]], during which the author experienced light phenomenon that are described in the novel as 'fairy lights'. The novel's main character Tory Alexander is transported from the present day to 6th century Wales in an attempt to change the future.
+== ''The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages'' ==
+''The Ancient Future: The Dark Ages'' was Traci Harding's first published novel. It was inspired by a trip to the [[United Kingdom]], during which the author experienced light phenomenon that are described in the novel as 'fairy lights'. The novel's main character Tory Alexander is unknowingly transported from the present day to 6th century Wales in an attempt to change the future.
 == ''An Echo In Time: Atlantis'' ==
-''An Echo In Time: Atlantis'' is the second novel in the Ancient Future trilogy. Tory Alexander has ruled as a queen in 6th century Britain for twenty years. When her husband becomes ill, she travels through time in order to find a cure.
+''An Echo In Time: Atlantis'' is the second novel in the Ancient Future trilogy. Tory Alexander has ruled as a queen in 6th century Britain for twenty years. When her husband becomes ill, she travels through time in order to find a cure.  However the cure can only be found in the most ancient of cities and the grandest of civilizations: Atlantis!
 == ''Masters of Reality: The Gathering'' ==
-''Masters of Reality: The Gathering'' is the final novel in the Ancient Future trilogy.
+''Masters of Reality: The Gathering'' is the final novel in the Ancient Future trilogy.  Moving away from planetary concerns Maelgwn and Tory find themselves reunited in the depths of space.
-== ''Film Production'' ==
-The production rights of the Trilogy have recently been bought by actress, Marjean Holden. She is currently prepearing and adapting the Trilogy for production. The plan is to make a Television Series.
 == Characters ==
-*'''Tory Alexander''' - The seemingly [[Queen bee (subculture)|Stereotypical]] [[Mary Sue]] [[Heroine]] of the story, Tory is a twenty-something Australian woman who is adept at Tae Kwon Do and speaks fluent Brythonic. In the Dark Ages, Tory rules as High Queen of Briton for 21 years. After the Gathering Tory rules as Governess of Kila for 50 years. She is also the heroine of [[The Celestial Triad]] series of novels.
+*'''Tory Alexander''' - The [[Heroine]] of the story, Tory is a thirty-year-old Australian woman who is adept at Tae Kwon Do and speaks fluent Brythanic. In the Dark Ages, Tory rules as High Queen of Briton for 21 years. After the Gathering Tory rules as Governess of Kila for 50 years. She is also the heroine of [[The Celestial Triad]] series of novels.
 *'''Maelgwn of Gwynedd''' - Former King of Gwynedd, Maelgwn is known as 'the Dragon of the Isle' or simply 'the Dragon'.
 *'''Taliesin Pen Beirdd''' - Spiritual advisor to Maelgwn and the magician who brings Tory back through time.
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 *'''Bryce''' - the illegitimate son of Calin Brockwell.
 *'''Brian Alexander''' - Tory's brother. Brian is Brockwell's 21st century incarnation. Brian is one of the Chosen.
-*'''Naomi''' - Brian's wife, Naomi, is Katren's 21st century incarnation. Brian & Naomi have 1 son, Daniel Alexander.
+*'''Naomi''' - Brian's wife, Naomi, is Katren's 20th century incarnation. Brian & Naomi have 1 son, Daniel Alexander.
-*'''Teo''' - Teo is Taliesin's 21st century incarnation.
+*'''Teo''' - Teo is Taliesin's 20th century incarnation.
-*'''Miles Thurlow''' - Miles is Maelgwn's 21st century incarnation.
+*'''Miles Thurlow''' - Miles is Maelgwn's 20th century incarnation.
-*'''Lady Gladys''' - Calin Brockwell's mother & an incarnation of Tory's Aunt Rose.
+*'''Lady Gladys''' - Calin Brockwell's mother & an incarnation of Tory and Brian's Aunt Rose.
+==References==
+<references />
 ==External links==
-* [http://www.voyageronline.com.au/traciharding/books/ancient.htm The Ancient Future series at Traci Harding's website]
 * [http://www.sffworld.com/brev/si478p0.html Ancient Future series reviews at SFFWorld.com]
+* {{cite web | last=Apelt | first=Rebekah | date=23 December 2011 | title=The Ancient Future Family Tree | website=The Voyager Blog | publisher=Harper Voyager | url=https://voyageronline.wordpress.com/2011/12/23/the-ancient-future-family-tree/ | access-date=16 January 2024}}
-* [http://marjeanholden.com/producing/ancient-future/ Ancient Future TV series, Producer's Homepage]
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+[[Category:Australian fantasy novel series]]
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