Lineage series by ruthbaulding (T)

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Fandom: STAR WARS
Characters: Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Siri, Adi, Bruck, Xanatos, Zan Arbor, Yoda, Garen, Bant, Mace, Tahl, OCs to die for!
Length: Novel
Author on LJ: ruthbaulding
Author Website: FFN Profile
Why this must be read:

crack_van is ten years old today, w00t! So let's celebrate with a remarkable accomplishment in fandom. When an AU is launched by an author, the expectations are high: one scenario for an alternate universe is to ask 'What if X happened instead of Y, or X did not happen at all'? Lineage is an AU using the basis of Jude Watson's fandom-beloved Jedi Apprentice series begun at the time of The Phantom Menace which depicted young Obi-Wan Kenobi's apprenticeship under Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Jedi Apprentice was in a Young Adult format, satisfying movie-goers' questions and introducing new characters such as Obi-Wan's friends Bant Eerin and Garen Muln while utilizing the movie-characters Mace and Yoda in familiar roles. ruthbaulding's series is adult in tone and circumstance, fleshing out characters both of TPM and Watson's creation. Give yourself a good, long read with this series and come away in appreciation of plot, imagery and characterization. There is no better rec for today's anniversary.

Lineage

Lineage II

Lineage III

Lineage IV

Lineage V

Lineage VI

Lineage VII

Lineage VIII

Lineage IX

Lineage X

Lineage XI

and vignettes set between published Lineage installments, in various genres: Growing Pains