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

Shaela blinked and looked toward their guide, then turned back to the desk, but the man there was still someone he shouldn’t be.


The small group was led to a huge infirmary and greeted by men all dressed in white robes like Tinct. The men transported the Baret Wray from his makeshift travois to a stretcher before leading it—and him—away. Tinct led the group to a separate building, which served as a hostel for visitors.


Once inside, Shaela and Elke went immediately to sleep, with Airk standing watch to ease his own mind. Jaelin remained outside the infirmary, anxiously awaiting news from the medical Brethren. As night fell, weariness settled on them all. Though Airk soon went to sleep, Jaelin stayed at the infirmary, dozing on one of the benches outside.


Chapter 29