By Valerie Douglas
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After centuries of war an uneasy peace has finally been negotiated between Elves, Dwarves and Men, thanks to Elon of Aerilann, Elven councilor to the High King of Men. One final task yet remains, one final bone of contention - to set the boundaries between their lands. It's a task that will be easier said than done. Although most of the lesser Kings signed the Alliance, not all wish to see it succeed, and some are willing to oppose it. Violently.
For young journeyman wizard Jareth it's the opportunity of a lifetime. Unlike many he's long admired the calm, seemingly aloof Elves, especially Elon of Aerilann and his paxman Colath.
What he doesn't know is that the journey will test him to his limits, forge a friendship that will last for centuries, and change the Kingdoms forever.After centuries of war an uneasy peace has finally been negotiated between Elves, Dwarves and Men, thanks to Elon of Aerilann, Elven councilor to the High King of Men. One final task yet remains, one final bone of contention - to set the boundaries between their lands. It's a task that will be easier said than done. Although most of the lesser Kings signed the Alliance, not all wish to see it succeed, and some are willing to oppose it. Violently.
For young journeyman wizard Jareth it's the opportunity of a lifetime. Unlike many he's long admired the calm, seemingly aloof Elves, especially Elon of Aerilann and his paxman Colath.
What he doesn't know is that the journey will test him to his limits, forge a friendship that will last for centuries, and change the Kingdoms forever.The wizard Jareth
hurried up the cobbled street, the long skirts of his formal robes hampering
his long strides. It probably would have helped if he hadn't put on his rough
wool working trews beneath them but it seemed best to be prepared in case they
wanted to leave right away. Elves were rarely unprepared and he wanted to make
a good first impression. His travel pack was already slung over his shoulder,
fully packed.
He passed the
plaza where the new Council Chamber under construction just as the Dwarves set
the great crystal dome in place. Magic crackled in the air, the sense of it
sharp, stinging, like striking flint on steel. It seemed oddly fortuitous to
him to walk by just at that moment.
Sunlight glinted
from the crystal dome and the gold and silver veined marble of the columns. His
breath caught at the beauty of it all. Trust the Elves to design something both
functional and beautiful. Well, especially one Elf in particular.
The Chamber was
a chamber in name only. In truth it was a great open plaza designed by Elon of
Aerilann himself so the people of the Kingdoms would be able to come to see
their laws being made. The massive granite and marble building behind it was
for the offices of the Councilors―of which Elon was one―both High and Lower and
for standing space on the verandas outside.
Dwarves swarmed
all over both. Dwarves in the High King's city of Doncerric, imagine! No one
could remember a time when Dwarves had walked the streets of the city. Jareth
could feel prickle of their magic as they set each stone in place with Dwarven
precision.
He couldn't dawdle,
though, they'd be waiting for him in the castle.For young journeyman wizard Jareth the task of setting the boundaries between the lands of Elves, Dwarves and men is the opportunity of a lifetime and a chance to meet the great Elon of Aerilann, Elven councilor to the High King. What he doesn't know is that the journey will test him to his limits, forge friendships that will last for centuries and change the Kingdoms forever. Valerie Douglas would borrow a phrase from a favorite author and tell you she's five foot two, blue-eyed and blonde, all the rest is likely to change without notice. A jack of all trades, her heart belongs to writing. Classic fantasy is only one of many genres in which she writes, including romance and suspense novels yet to come.
Under the pseudonym of V. J. Devereaux she's the author of five erotic romance novels.
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