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

In front of the altar stood King Randel, beaming proudly at his daughter and his Baret, and beside him stood King Dmetri. The older king had journeyed from Navarasia in the hopes of seeing his son Dreux, but the young prince was another friend left behind.


Even the Shayrron had shown up—Shaela feared the wedding might turn depressing. Everywhere she looked, she saw something or someone who reminded her of their lost friends. What didn’t remind her of the dead reminded her of Airk and the fact that, wherever he was at that moment, he wasn’t with her.


Before long the vows were exchanged and a new prince crowned. After the ceremony Shaela tried to slip away, but Jaelin found her. “You aren’t leaving right now, are you?”


With a shake of her head, Shaela replied, “No, we’re heading out tomorrow. So…how does it feel to be married?”


Jaelin laughed. “It’s wonderful! But I’ve only been a wife for a few minutes now. Ask me again in a couple years. Did he show up?”


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