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

As they turned a corner, Airk said, “I think I know where she is.”


“She’s leading us right to her,” Airk replied.


The Stones began to hum in their pouch. Shaela felt the vibration at first, but soon realized she heard them, as well. She covered the pouch with her hand, trying to quiet it, but the humming grew louder.


Airk glanced over his shoulder. “Could you keep it down? I’m sure Coggs knows we’re here, but she doesn’t need to know exactly where.”


“It’s the Stones,” Shaela said. “They must sense her. They grow louder with every step I take.”


The outlaw stopped suddenly. Shaela was handing the Stones back to Jaelin—the constant vibration was annoying—and didn’t notice, so ran right into him. Her sister bumped into her, but the Baret stopped before it was too late. Shaela heard Kitt gasp and placed her hands on Airk’s shoulders to see what had caused their sudden stop.


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