Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Renaissance

The **Ga'Hoole Renaissance** is fan-written continuation of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series written by BrochJam. The main focus of Renaissance is a band of young owls living in postwar Ga'Hoole, ten years after the events of *The War of the Ember*. While the Great Tree and other kingdoms are experiencing an era of prosperity, the ideologies of the Pure Ones still infect radical fringe groups throughout the kingdoms. Rhia and her best friend Tycho aspire to become Guardians and help quash evil for good, but along the way they make allies that challenge their perception of the Guardians. As times marches on, the traditions and philosophies of Ga'Hoole become more and more antiquated. Rhia's generation bares witness to a level of societal progression not seen for centuries.

## Changes since The War of the Ember

### Alliance with Jouzhenkyn

The Great Ga'Hoole Tree has since formed a stable and positive relationship with Jouzhenkyn, or the Middle Kingdoms. This includes the sharing of goods, knowledge, and a highly successful exchange student program. Many blue owls now reside at the Great Tree.

### Ascension of Bell

Bell, the daughter of Soren and Pellimore, has ascended to Ga'Hoole's throne after the death of her father and in the light of Pellimore's declining health. She and her mate Deo are now Queen and King.

### Fall of the Pure Ones

The Pure Ones, as the kingdoms once knew them, no longer exist as a military organization. The ideology, however, lives on through certain gangs of rogues who wish to revive what the Pure Ones once were. The Guardians' main focus over the past few years has been to disrupt these efforts.

### Push for avian equality

In recent years, other bird species have begun to organize themselves and petition for the same education that is granted to owls at institutions like the Great Ga'Hoole Tree and the Kieling League Military Academy.

### Reclamation of St. Aegolius

The former site of the St. Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls has been reclaimed by the Guardians and turned into a new institution of learning. The condors of the region have made an agreement that the canyons can be used for this purpose so long as the Guardians open their doors to any bird or animal who wishes to learn. This interspecies school is the first of its kind in the kingdoms. The once barren canyons, seemingly by magic, have become much more lush since the Guardians reclaimed it. The canyons are much more hospitable than they once were.

### Opening of The Palace of Mists

The Palace of Mists continues to be studied and many of the books have been translated. The study and translation of the language of The Others has become a field of study it itself. Called Otherology, this practice is taught by Bess and her apprentices.

### Technological progress

Metalwork has become a much more refined art. Pioneering young blacksmiths have been creating more and more intricate tools for navigation, the medical field and everyday use. The potential uses of steam powered engines are being explored. The era of relative peace has made way for a renewed interest in the arts, and many new musical instruments have been invented, such as lyres, lutes and guitars. Theater has regained popularity, as well as standup comedy - a hobby of Tycho's. Communication between kingdoms has become faster after the implementation of full-time couriers.