Richelle Mead - The Immortal Crown

RUNA—Pronounced “roo-na.” See Republic of United North America.

Secondary Schooling—Collective term for middle school and high school in the RUNA.

Servitor—From the Latin “servitor veritatis” or “servant of the truth.” Government employees of Internal Security who license and investigate religious groups. Although much of the job is paperwork and interviews, some situations become volatile, and servitors have quick access to law enforcement and military resources. Their sub-department is the Division of Sect and Cult Investigation.

Stream—See Media Stream.

Tertiary Schooling—A required two-year degree that all Gemman citizens must complete, starting when they’re eighteen. Unlike primary and secondary education, which is fairly standardized, tertiary education is more specialized to the person’s interests, in the hopes of encouraging continuation with a four-year college degree. Those starting college by a certain age have their education paid for by the government.

Richelle Mead is the author of the international number one bestselling Vampire Academy series. Her love of fantasy and science fiction began at an early age when her father read her Greek mythology and her brothers made her watch Flash Gordon . She went on to study folklore and religion in college, and when not writing, Richelle spends her time drinking lots of coffee, watching reality TV, and shopping for dresses. She works in her pajamas and has a passion for wacky humor— especially if the 1980s are involved. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives with her family in Seattle, Washington.

Visit www.RichelleMead.com to find out more.