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

“Intimidating, isn’t it?” Airk whispered to Shaela.


The word was chiseled in ice, but he didn’t let it bother him. He continued his study of the palace as they were led inside by the dark-skinned Emini.


Jaelin whispered to her sister, “Are they savages?”


Shaela laughed. “You don’t have to whisper. They speak their own language. And no, they aren’t savages.” She glared at Airk. “Unlike some I could mention.”


The Emini stopped before a large archway. Two guards stood before them, their skin blending with the dark wood. Their hair was fashioned in cropped dreadlocks and they held wicked-looking spears. Silently they motioned the men and their captives through the archway inside.


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