The Eight Lands of Pharr are in trouble, and the only ones who can help are a young princess and the sister she believes lost. They hold two of the four Magical Stones, created long ago by an Ancient Mystic to channel the magic of his bloodline. But when an evil witch named Patadora Coggs seeks to control the Stones, the two girls must join forces to save their unsuspecting world. With them is a motley crew gathered as they travel to retrieve the remaining two Stones. Airk Ranon, cynical Weapons Master. The Baret Wray and First Commander Dungan Weir, who command King Randel's army. Elke, a centurion who has never been away from home. Skotak, an Emini Plainsman who provides steeds for the travelers. Dreux, a young prince seeking adventure, and his lover, Estelle. And Kitt, a young orphan held enslaved by pirates. Chased by Patadora's Maelnords and her own shapeshifting daughter, and by the infamous Weapons Master's outlaw reputation, the young friends travel land and sea in their quest to find the last two Stones. Once they have the Magical Stones of Pharr in their possession, they must travel to the witch's lair and end her evil reign of terror.

The Magical Stones of Pharr

“The next night, they were replaced with an even more hideous monster.” She looked pointedly at him.


“It’s so nice to be appreciated.”


Shaela chose not to comment. “Why are you here?”


“You could say I was in the neighborhood.” Airk grinned. “I stumbled across your trail, but somehow you anticipated me. Your choice of hiding places was poor, though. I saw a hundred others.”


“Don’t criticize me,” Shaela huffed. “What are you going to do now?”


“You know, with me. You can let me go. I promise I won’t tell anyone about our encounter.” She tried to look sincere and held up a hand as a sign of her pledge, but she knew the minute she saw Ford, she would tell him about every horrible moment she spent with this man.


“Yeah, right,” Airk scoffed. “And I’m the King of Andemni. When will you stop lying? I know the first minute you can, you’re going to tell Ford how much you hate me.”


“What are your plans, then?” she asked through clenched teeth.


Chapter 13