Seven Jewels – Seven Holders and their bondmates. The words of an elderly Healer send each pair on a quest to learn the secret of the Jewels. Are these gems just tools or do they hold hidden danger for the Holders? The seven leave on seven quests to discover the answers. When they find the answer, they must decide the fate of the Jewels.
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Disa turned and waved farewell to the Holders and their
She prodded her horned horse and caught up with her
companion. “Must we race like prisoners released from a dungeon?”
He slowed his steed. “Why not? I wish to reach my home as
soon as I can.”
Home, she thought. Hers had been a peddler’s wagon and then
the tavern in Pala. She didn’t understand his being drawn to a place. “Thy home
won’t run.”
He laughed. “Thee are right, but some inner yearning pushes
me to hurry to High Sanctuary. What if the wizards have established a refuge
there?”
She made a face. “Didn’t Andalor mention a ship filled with
Queen’s Guards and wizards that arrived in Quato around the time when thee
did?”
“One or more might have remained. I need to find out.”
She supposed he was right but that wasn’t his real reason
for the rush to return to his home. He wanted to visit his mother’s grave to
bid her farewell. Did he really believe her spirit lingered on this plane
waiting to hear of the success or failure of Liara’s quest?
At dusk they arrived in Desert’s Edge where they purchased
enough supplies for the journey. She nearly suggested they stop at the Healers’
House for medicinals, but could think of none they would need before they
reached the market in Quato.
Eight days of traveling from dawn to dusk brought them to
the seaport town. On the outskirts they passed the villa where she had received
her Jewel. “Remember our time here?” she asked.
“Clearly. What a pompous fool I was. Attacking Valmir when
he wasn’t the enemy. Angering Liara and thee.”
She reached for his hand. “Thee feared someone would harm
her and keep her from the quest.” She sighed. “I wonder how the others fare.”
“If there were problems couldn’t they reach us on the inner
path?” Brader asked.
“I don’t know. I’ve listened every night and the voices have
grown fainter. Should we stay here or go directly to the docks?”
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6 comments:
Lots of excellent world-building here, though I have to admit that being dropped in the middle of the story, had some trouble figuring out what exactly was happening.
Let's hope they make it home safely.
I am in love with the cover, it seems to convey the story well!
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Dee
Lisabet, Actually this isn't the middle of the story but the beginning
interesting beginning to a quest
Interesting set-up. I'd like to see what more there is.
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