Lord Valentine's Castle

<i>WorldCat:</i> The planet Majipoor is shared by humans and several alien races, including four-armed Skandars, three-eyed Liiman, and the native, shape-shifting Metamorphs. All are watched over by the King of Dreams, the labyrinth-dwelling Pontifex, and the priestess of the Isle of Sleep, while the Coronal officially rules from atop Castle Mount. The Majipoor Cycle begins as young Valentine, a man with no memory, is hired as an apprentice juggler by a group of eccentric performers. While the traveling troupe takes to the road, Valentine's sleep is disturbed by nightmare visions of warring brothers and difficulties on faraway Castle Mount. In a quest to discover who Valentine really is, his wise and peculiar companions resolve to help him claim the rewards of his birth. But another trial awaits Valentine that will test his belief, resolve, and strength of character.

Year	Award	Category	Status
1981	Balrog Award	Novel	Nominee/Finalist
1981	Hugo Award	Best Novel	Runner-up
1981	Locus Poll Award	Best Fantasy Novel	Winner
1987	Locus Poll Award	All-Time Best Fantasy Novel	Nominee/Finalist
2012	Locus Online	20th Century Fantasy Novel	Nominee/Finalist