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

“Patadora has a daughter, too,” the Ancient Mystic warned, “and she’s been sent to hunt you down. Her name is Bhira, and she’s an offspring of the wicked queen and a Jinni, which gives her abnormal powers. She can take any form she wishes to influence you into handing over the Stones. Be careful. She also can use the Stones, since she’s of your blood.”


He looked at each of them in turn. “My job here is almost complete. I know where one of the final two Stones resides. The remaining Stone will be revealed when the first three touch. When you have all four Stones in hand, journey to Orizaba. There you’ll destroy Patadora Coggs. It’s a hard quest before you, with no guarantee of success. Choose your path wisely.”


“I’m coming, too,” Airk drawled with a casual shrug. “There’s bound to be a fight or two for me to win. All the better to impress you with, my dear.”


Chapter 21