by Joshua B. Lehman (Author)
An evil rises in the lands of Saerna, threatening to cast the world into darkness. Docile creatures turn violent and peaceful men grow mad with hatred and jealousy. The stream of life swirls and gathers an unlikely band of heroes to mount a defense againse the burgeoning chaos. The looming shadow has not escaped the attention of Grastel Wirebeard, the mountain goat-like Caprinae, who joins with the Monks of the San Shi Tal to embark on a journey over the Carpaunk Mountains in a quest for answers. Adzwy and Vessi, two orphaned brothers, make their way across the rugged mountains to reconnect with their uncle. The subterranean Suncu, driven by creatures of the deep, leave the security of their caves to seek help from the Aboveground. Aided by Jezzelle, the fascinating and mysterious mountain witch, the travellers are bound together in a daring quest for survival. Survival not only for themselves, but that of the very world itself. Peer into a fantasy world that is refreshingly unlike anything you have read before, populated by creatures that will surprise and delight you.