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

“The palace?” Shaela asked, raising her eyebrows.


“You know. The Palace at Varingsway.”


Shaela laughed. “That’s the furthest thing from my mind right now,” she replied. “First we have to get to Oriza and pay our aunt a visit.”


“I’m talking about afterwards. You have to go somewhere. It’s only logical you’d come live with me and Elisai and Maie and…” She broke off.


Jaelin nodded, but tears streamed down her face and one hand pressed against her mouth. Rising, Shaela went over and hugged her close.


“I don’t want to be queen when the King dies. He isn’t even a father to me, not really. I’ve never known him and now I can’t begin to pretend I do, not all at once.”


Sniffling, Jaelin asked, “Then what will you do?”


Chapter 59