During the Great Fire of Arün five years ago, Prince Laverne Ingerman stared down death, succumbed to fear and accepted that his life was at its end to save his father. However, Laverne survived thanks to his father's love for his children and King Valka took Laverne's place in the afterlife. Now, King Laverne has one wish: to resurrect Valka. Unfortunately for him, there is only one way to get his impossible wish granted: resurrect the dead gods. 
 

What Is Done

When the sun rose, it made the grays of winter pop in Arün. It was cold and dreary. King Valka was known to be awake in early hours. He stayed sitting on the edge of the bed he shared with his wife. Today was a special day for their family, Laverne's fifth birthday. Annually it was special for them to celebrate the life Valka and Moria had successfully brought into the world. His birthday was on what the humans called Christmas. The elves knew of no such pagan holiday and never celebrated it. Prince Laverne had been born a week before Queen Moria's own birthday. She had always thought of him as the most wonderful gift she had received. 


Chapter 8