Bonds of Silver, Bonds of Gold
12 years ago
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I just finished reading a wonderful book called "Bonds of Silver, Bonds of Gold written by the talented
Buni. You can go and order the book here: http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=560
When his father died over the winter just after he turned 18, the young buck Stannis was thrust into the role of provider. He quickly learned that he was not going to be able to help his widowed mother provide food and a roof for his family. Stannis came to the conclusion that in order for his family to survive and to have a future, he was going to make the ultimate sacrifice, selling himself into slavery. Yes the decision was easy, but walking through the door of the slaver's house in his village took courage that even he didn't know he had. Once he walked through the door and signed the bill of sale that would forever change his life (sending 100 gold Ducats to his family), Stannis unknowingly would become part of a major political coup-d-tat almost 6 months into his new life.
The book chronicles the first 24 months (I think) of Stannis' life as a slave, as told by him. During the formative years of his new life, Stannis, goes through 3 Masters learning that they have their good and bad sides. Fortunately for Stannis, he is a quick learner and quickly learns to keep his tongue in it's place as well learning that a slave's lot in life is at the whims of their Master.
Stannis' first Master, Miss Aida was a former slave herself, who was set free by her Master before he died. He was her slave for 6 months at the Blue Moon tavern before he was bought by a dandy by the name of Dion as a gift for his baron Erik after he was bedded by said dandy. After Dion bought him, he was taken to an alchemist to be molded into the perfect submissive pet and slave for the Baron of a neighboring territory. Aura, a raccoon, spends more than three weeks teaching Stannis what he will be doing for his new owner Erik all the while, she is installing code words that will help Stannis survive his new Master. During his training, Stannis is transformed into something one step above an animal. In the process, his name is hidden from his memory and he is given the new name of Taneh. After Aura has fully trained Taneh, he learns that as a by product of what was done to him, he has a nearly insatiable need for sex, a need that he is unable to sate on his own, a need that requires his Master or anyone his Master designates would have to sate.
Months after being given to Erik, Taneh becomes the target of his Master's rage after his Master learned that war was on the horizon. Baron Erik came close to beating Taneh to death taking his frustrations out on his pet. Frustrations from everyone telling him what to do, when to do something, how to do things and others generally trying to run his life for him. Taneh's beating came from him trying to do what he was supposed to, comfort his Master. By the time Erik finished beating Taneh, his slave and pet was dying, and the reality of what he did to the one person he truly loved hit him with a force like no other. Once the realization that Taneh was dying from his own paws, Erik fled to the barracks to bring his closest friend Valintin to his room to save Taneh, before fleeing to his enemy to surrender.
During the course of his new life, Taneh, runs into his younger brother, who unfortunately, didn't get a big enough part. I think that it would have been a good point in the book where Taneh's brother talks to him, bringing Taneh up to date with his family. This would have been a good point in the story where Taneh learns if his sacrifice he made for his family was worth it.
I won't go any further than this as there is so much going on in the book and I don't want to reveal any more spoilers than I already have. I sincerely hope that
Buni is writing a sequel to this book as there is so much more to be told, especially after you see what happens at the end of the book.
I highly recommend that you get "Bonds of Silver, Bonds of Gold as it would make a wonderful addition to your library. You won't regret getting this book.

***WARNING*** This book is meant for Mature and Adult readers due to the violence, sex and many other scenes with graphic details ***WARNING***
When his father died over the winter just after he turned 18, the young buck Stannis was thrust into the role of provider. He quickly learned that he was not going to be able to help his widowed mother provide food and a roof for his family. Stannis came to the conclusion that in order for his family to survive and to have a future, he was going to make the ultimate sacrifice, selling himself into slavery. Yes the decision was easy, but walking through the door of the slaver's house in his village took courage that even he didn't know he had. Once he walked through the door and signed the bill of sale that would forever change his life (sending 100 gold Ducats to his family), Stannis unknowingly would become part of a major political coup-d-tat almost 6 months into his new life.
The book chronicles the first 24 months (I think) of Stannis' life as a slave, as told by him. During the formative years of his new life, Stannis, goes through 3 Masters learning that they have their good and bad sides. Fortunately for Stannis, he is a quick learner and quickly learns to keep his tongue in it's place as well learning that a slave's lot in life is at the whims of their Master.
Stannis' first Master, Miss Aida was a former slave herself, who was set free by her Master before he died. He was her slave for 6 months at the Blue Moon tavern before he was bought by a dandy by the name of Dion as a gift for his baron Erik after he was bedded by said dandy. After Dion bought him, he was taken to an alchemist to be molded into the perfect submissive pet and slave for the Baron of a neighboring territory. Aura, a raccoon, spends more than three weeks teaching Stannis what he will be doing for his new owner Erik all the while, she is installing code words that will help Stannis survive his new Master. During his training, Stannis is transformed into something one step above an animal. In the process, his name is hidden from his memory and he is given the new name of Taneh. After Aura has fully trained Taneh, he learns that as a by product of what was done to him, he has a nearly insatiable need for sex, a need that he is unable to sate on his own, a need that requires his Master or anyone his Master designates would have to sate.
Months after being given to Erik, Taneh becomes the target of his Master's rage after his Master learned that war was on the horizon. Baron Erik came close to beating Taneh to death taking his frustrations out on his pet. Frustrations from everyone telling him what to do, when to do something, how to do things and others generally trying to run his life for him. Taneh's beating came from him trying to do what he was supposed to, comfort his Master. By the time Erik finished beating Taneh, his slave and pet was dying, and the reality of what he did to the one person he truly loved hit him with a force like no other. Once the realization that Taneh was dying from his own paws, Erik fled to the barracks to bring his closest friend Valintin to his room to save Taneh, before fleeing to his enemy to surrender.
During the course of his new life, Taneh, runs into his younger brother, who unfortunately, didn't get a big enough part. I think that it would have been a good point in the book where Taneh's brother talks to him, bringing Taneh up to date with his family. This would have been a good point in the story where Taneh learns if his sacrifice he made for his family was worth it.
I won't go any further than this as there is so much going on in the book and I don't want to reveal any more spoilers than I already have. I sincerely hope that

I highly recommend that you get "Bonds of Silver, Bonds of Gold as it would make a wonderful addition to your library. You won't regret getting this book.
A sequel has been something I've often considered. I'll take this as an incredible vote of confidence in the idea!
When Stannis sold himself into slavery, I was expecting somewhere down the line that he would either somehow visit his family or run into them and learning what they thought when Milo showed up on their doorstep with the 100 gold Ducats, were they disappointed, honored, upset, proud of what he did, are they glad that he is far happier than he was after his father passed away? Not to mention, I would love to see his very first slave master's reaction to what he has become as I am nearly 100% certain that she does care for those she trained and sold into slavery. She may have been harsh, but she was that in order to get the new slaves into the proper mindset as quickly as possible.
I know the story is 1st person of the narration the question I have is it an unreliable narrator and 1st person is it of 1st person past tense or a combination of both
The story gets very muddled right around the half way point and new characters are added a little to regularly for them to be meaningful. My biggest problem was the plot shift away from the hardship of Stannis's transformation and new life and into the drama of trying to stop the war. I feel that more editing would of made it better and some of the sex bits seemed very tacked on to the end of chapters. It's a good start though, I would like to see how Buni writing develops and grows over time.
I see your point about Taneh trying to stop the war, but like I said this is most likely key points in Taneh's life. Think of it this way...
You are telling someone about your life as a slave (like Stannis is doing), and what led you to make the sacrifice for your family. You aren't going to go into heavy detail, you will be relating to your audience key events in your life, events that stand out in your memory. Try writing down what happened during the past three years of your life, you'll most likely be writing down key events, people who stand out and the like.
I felt the same way about Waterways, after the half way point they just kinda meander around around the plot before ending.
In the end, this is just my opinion so take it as whatever that's worth XD
The Main Characters in the books are
Ravsim - Paladin
Vorel -Paladin
Acton - Paladin
Mier - Paladin
Torr - Paladin
Takashi Ironrskin - overall bad guy
The Oracle - Misunderstood
Gix - Thief
Sven - Darkmage
Meghan - ???
King Silvermane - Ruler of Visani
and many other characters who play small or important roles in the series
The basic premise of the Hallowed Walls series is that the Paladins of the Hopegiver are tasked with destroying a Necromancer Named Takashi Ironskin before he can take over the kingdom of Vasani.
over the course of the three books you learn more about the Paladins,, their history, loves and passions
Thanks ^^
Transformations. They are both alright, I am a big chakat fan too.
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