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

King Randel’s voice cut through the crowd, silencing them. He stood with one arm around Jaelin, the other around Wray. “By the end of this week, my heiress Jaelin and my Baret will be wed!”


Cheers greeted this proclamation, and another round of drinks was served. People crowded around the King to congratulate him, and in the hubbub, Jaelin managed to slip away. She found Shaela at one of the tables by herself—Ford and Kitt were nearby talking with Airk. When Shaela saw her sister, she smiled and put an arm around Jaelin. “I’m glad your father’s allowing your marriage.”


Jaelin shrugged. “If he didn’t, I’d run away and elope. At least it’s easier this way.”


A comfortable silence stretched between them. Then Jaelin asked, “Are you staying for the wedding?”


“I hope to. Ford will probably leave before then, but Kitt and I will follow after the ceremony.”


Jaelin smiled. “So you’re taking the boy?”


Chapter 82