I feel differently about language. They speak their own (Ibran or whatever) so why can't it be 'translated' into modern English for the reader? And Cazaril isn't in the next one? But... but... I like him most of all! The Roknari looks interesting though.

City of Pearl sounds fascinating, esp if it was the characters that appeal (I'm not thrilled by mega-corps or eco-terrorism). I'll add it to my list of books to read. :-)