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 turned to go. “Below deck, sleeping. And if he’s taking it seriously, we should, too.”


The black shore stretched before them, only a few hours away. Jaelin thought she could see quicksand beyond the swaying trees. Turning her back on the dismal scenery, she clambered into the small lifeboat where her friends were already seated.


Airk smiled at Ikpikpuktok. “I appreciate your bringing us this close. I guess this is good-bye.”


Ikpikpuktok waved and the lifeboat was lowered into the sea. “Good luck, friends! This pays my debt to you!”


When the lifeboat hit the water, Airk and Wray took the oars and the travelers watched as the  Amuktachinokbegan to steer out of hazard’s way. The lifeboat plunged ahead, onto its destination.


Chapter 62