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

With a grin, the Baret apologized. “Sorry, friend, but you were nowhere in sight, and things were getting a bit hairy. Besides, the monsters didn’t want to meet you face to face. Your reputation precedes you, I’m afraid.”


Airk bowed with a flourish. “You’re too kind, old friend. And there’s no need to fear me.”


“Come, sit by our fire.” Artaz motioned for them to join him, and they complied. Shaela sat as close to Artaz as she dared, with Airk on her other side. The Baret seated himself beside his old friend, and the Princess settled down beside her father’s Baret, across the fire from Shaela. They glared at each other through the flame, still bristling with distrust.


Chapter 20