Gate of Ivrel
An exiled warrior is bound to a mysterious gate-breaker on a perilous quest across a feudal world shaped by alien technology.
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Plot structure labels used: origin story, prequel, quest structure, revenge to quest, episodic, fast paced, short chapters, short book, multiple adventures, brisk progression, travel adventure, shift in focus, tightly wound
Focused on “expository opening” where exact label matches exist.
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