Rowan, the third child of the third son of a Knight, lives a happy life until the sudden death of her father. Forced to go live with an uncle she barely knows, she begins a life of royal education and duty. On her travels, she meets an elven blacksmith who turns out to be more than he seems. Little do either know, their fates are entwined in the future of their kingdoms as evil spreads through the land.

At Dawn's Light is created by Heather Dilts-Baiano, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

At Dawn's Light

“Lead the way,” Rowan shook off a yawn and was eager to get going. She spotted her handmaiden and suddenly decided to bring her along. “Lea! Lea! Come with us.”


The handmaiden had come looking for the Queen when she failed to come to her chambers at the usual time. Now, she had unknowingly become involved in the river lily adventure. 


“Here, my Queen,” Lea jogged to keep up. “Your cloak.”


“General Tarik, Elduine, you are both coming, yes?”


“Of course I’m going... on the boats,” said General Tarik.


General Elduine gave him a quizzical stare.


“Of course, I’m coming!” Tarik said. 


Chapter 34, Home of the Unwelcomed