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Trullion, a waterworld of fens, mists, and idyllic islands within the Alastor Cluster, is home to the Trill, a relaxed and easy‑going species. Their peaceful existence is shattered when the galactic pirates known as the Starmenters launch violent raids. In the midst of this turmoil, the planet’s inhabitants play a dangerous game called hussade—a water‑chessboard contest where players wager everything, even their lives, for the prize of a prized sheirl‑maiden. This premise sets the stage for tension, conflict, and the clash of cultures on Trullion.
First publish date: June 1, 1973
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Jack Vance
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