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

“Who are you to question a king?” Dmetri asked.


Drawing to his full height, the Baret replied, “I am Wray, Baret to the good King Randel of Andersi. This is my First Commander Dungan Weir.” He indicated Dungan, then the others one by one. “Heiress to the Andersian throne, Princess Jaelin. The trapsman Ford’s daughter and elder sister to the Princess, Shaela Dayle. One of the Shayrron’s Emini, Skotak. The centurion Elke, daughter of Staggra. And the infamous outlaw and Weapons Master, the scourge of the land, Airk Ranon.”


Quickly, the Baret outlined their quest. But when Wray asked for their release, the King narrowed his eyes. “And who’d be punished for your crimes?”


The Princess spoke. “We didn’t commit any crimes, your Majesty. For most of us, this is our first visit to your province, though I wish it could be under better circumstances.”


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