====== Briggsverse ======

**A comprehensive database dedicated to Patricia Briggs and the official worldbuilding compendium that explores 
her universe of books. Created and maintained by her team in collaboration with her fans.**

====== Introduction to the Mercyverse ======
The Mercyverse is comprised of the combination of people, places and events of the Mercy Thompson series, the Alpha&Omega series 
and the various works of short fiction that are set in the same universe. 

===== World Overview =====
The Mercy Thompson series is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_fantasy|Urban Fantasy]]. Mercedes is a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen|Volkswagen]] mechanic living in the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-Cities,_Washington|Tri-Cities]] area of 
Washington State. Her Native American heritage has gifted her with the ability to take the form of a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coyote|coyote]] at will. She's surrounded 
by far more powerful supernatural beings, including werewolves, vampires and an assortment of fae. \\

==== Book Summaries ====
Explore the books here. In addition to summaries there are links to Patty's author comments, links to first chapters, excerpts and cover art. There are also novel snapshots which will give a condensed version of each book and short fiction for quick review. The Mercy Thompson section also has a close up of all of Mercy's book cover tattoos.\\ \\ 
[[Mercy Thompson Series]] \\
[[Alpha & Omega Series]] \\
[[Mercyverse Short Fiction]] (Includes Graphic Novels) \\ 

==== Timeline & Reading Order ====
To read the Mercyverse books and related short fiction in their order in the timeline [[https://www.patriciabriggs.com/books/printabletimeline.html|access this printable page]] where you can
expand the titles and the timeline descriptions for more information. Initial publishing years and ISBN of the works are also included. 

==== Worldbuilding ====

[[Mercyverse Worldbuilding]] is the canon of the combined novel series and short fiction overall set of storylines, premises, settings, and characters. Details in canon are derived directly 
from the novels and short fiction. It should be noted that some details of the graphic novels contrast with the written work canon due to media modification.
In areas where there is a conflict canon from the novels and short fiction will always take precedence. Human error does occur so there have been some [[canon errors and typos]] along the way. 

====== Introduction to the Hurogverse ======
===== World Overview =====
==== Book Summaries ====
[[Hurog|Dragon Bones]] \\
[[Hurog|Dragon Blood]]
==== Worldbuilding ====


[[Hurogverse Worldbuilding]] is the canon of the combined stories. Canon refers to the overall set of storylines, premises, settings, and characters. Details in canon are derived directly 
from the novels.

====== Introduction to the Sianimverse ======
===== World Overview =====
==== Book Summaries ====
[[Sianim|Masques]] \\
[[Sianim|Wolfsbane]] \\
[[Sianim|Steal the Dragon]] \\
[[Sianim|When Demons Walk]] 

==== Worldbuilding ====

[[Sianimverse Worldbuilding]] is the canon of the combined stories. Canon refers to the overall set of storylines, premises, settings, and characters. Details in canon are derived directly 
from the novels.


====== Introduction to the Ravenverse ======
===== World Overview =====
==== Book Summaries ====
[[Raven|Raven's Shadow]] \\
[[Raven|Raven's Strike]]
==== Worldbuilding ====

[[Ravenverse Worldbuilding]] is the canon of the combined stories. Canon refers to the overall set of storylines, premises, settings, and characters. Details in canon are derived directly 
from the novels.

====== The Otherverse ======
This focuses on standalone novels and stories of shorter fiction created by Patty that aren't related 
to any other created worlds in her universe. 

===== The Hob's Bargain =====
[[The Otherverse 1|The Hob's Bargain]]
===== The Price =====
[[The Otherverse 2|The Price]]
===== The Wishing Well =====
[[The Otherverse 3| The Wishing Well]]