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

His mouth opened in surprise as his voice boomed across the bar, forcing others to turn and stare. “Airk, me boy! Ware ’ve ya been, bucko?”


Airk ran an arm around Shaela’s shoulders—this time she was too startled to knock it away. “Aetus, old salt! I never expected to see you here!”


The look Shaela threw him failed to catch his attention. “I bet.”


Airk ignored her. “You showed up just in time.”


“Did I now?” Aetus slid into the booth beside Shaela, pushing her against the outlaw. He trailed a scarred finger down the side of her cheek. “And who is this beauty?”


Airk brushed the hand away. “Listen up, you unruly sea dog. We need your boat.”


“Boat!” The sailor shouted as if it were the most absurd word he’d ever heard, forcing the patrons to turn again. “My  Eleanor’s no mere boat! She’s a caravel, the fastest in all Salmadra! In all of Pharr, even!”


“Could you keep your voice down?” Elke ventured.


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