There is no magic in the kingdom of Ancelstierre, where Sabriel is the protagonist. The Old Kingdom, however, is inhabited by dangerous magical creatures and witches. Even though there is a strong border between the two territories, magic sometimes invades Ancelstierre.
It was common for necromancers to raise creatures from the dead in the Old Kingdom. Their servants are resurrected dead things. Terciel is one such necromancer. A young girl named Sabriel is born to his wife, but both Sabriel and her mother perish in childbirth. Because of Terciel’s intervention, Sabriel is revived and sent to a non-magic school to be safe.
It’s not surprising that Sabriel fears the Old Kingdom. However, in order to find her father, she ventures into the Old Kingdom. According to the creature, she must make her way to Abhorsen’s House, her father’s old home. She will meet necromancers who can assist her in her quest here.
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