Epilogue and Prologue Are there any other forces in existence greater than fear or shame? Too much fear can cripple the mind, but a...

Fifteen No Rest for the Wicked The rest of the survivors had been found, much to the dismay of Irulan's most loyal psychic guards....

Fourteen Crucible of Giria The zealots had no chance of stopping the Farraleese soldiers. They were mercilessly mowed down by their...

Thirteen Home The energetic barrier that kept Giria protected for countless ages was the first to fall by the Farraleese armada. The sea...

Twelve Xolrin’s Army Howling winds swept along the million-year-old canyons where Von-wratha spent her life in unwilling solitude. Days,...

Eleven Summer’s Rise The twin suns rose, bringing hotter and longer days to the province, followed by warmer nights. Their hunting party...

Ten Horrors of Truth A warm peach light awoke Von-wratha. Her eyes were still closed before she moved her palm over her lids, casting a...

Nine Alone The blistering heat made Von-wratha’s skin crawl, and her long fingernails would scratch until black scabs formed on her...

Eight Freedom The sun’s rays poured into the chamber from the floor length window. Von-wratha stood to its edge basking in its warmth....

Seven The Heralds Von-wratha could barely keep up with the speed of the snake. Every few moments, she would lose sight of its tiny body...