The Lost Spellweaver

The Lost Spellweaver

Author: Benjamin Towe

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2009-09-30

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1449025412

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The Lost Spellweaver begins the Elfdreams series. Set in ancient Parallan, the tale chronicles events that occurred long before the Draiths came to prominence in the World of the Three Suns. When the wandering gray sun Andreas draws near Parallan, Magick touches the dwellers of the primitive world. Only during the Approximations of Andreas are Spellweavers born to the forest dwellers, the Drelves. Generations of Drelves went about their lives, lived in harmony with the forest, and harvested the tubers of the enhancing plant, which grew only in the exotic Green Vale, the home of the Thirttene friends and one of only two green places in the mostly orange-yellow World of the Three Suns. The Drelves’ enemies, gnarly goblin-like Kiennites and powerful wolf-faced Drolls, assailed the forest folk at every opportunity. After many Approximations resulted in no Spellweavers, twin Spellweavers are born and kindle the Drelves’ hopes. Wisps of Magick connect other worlds to Parallan. Masters of the powerful ability Translocation, Dreamraiders use these threads of Magick to influence events in Parallan. What motivates the Dreamraiders? Can dreams come true? Should dreams come true? Deathquest to Parallan, the Orb of Chalar, The Death of Magick, The Chalice of Mystery, and The Dawn of Magick... The Donothor and Parallan series...a different kind of Sci-Fi/fantasy.


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Download or read book The Lost Spellweaver written by Benjamin Towe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lost Spellweaver begins the Elfdreams series. Set in ancient Parallan, the tale chronicles events that occurred long before the Draiths came to prominence in the World of the Three Suns. When the wandering gray sun Andreas draws near Parallan, Magick touches the dwellers of the primitive world. Only during the Approximations of Andreas are Spellweavers born to the forest dwellers, the Drelves. Generations of Drelves went about their lives, lived in harmony with the forest, and harvested the tubers of the enhancing plant, which grew only in the exotic Green Vale, the home of the Thirttene friends and one of only two green places in the mostly orange-yellow World of the Three Suns. The Drelves’ enemies, gnarly goblin-like Kiennites and powerful wolf-faced Drolls, assailed the forest folk at every opportunity. After many Approximations resulted in no Spellweavers, twin Spellweavers are born and kindle the Drelves’ hopes. Wisps of Magick connect other worlds to Parallan. Masters of the powerful ability Translocation, Dreamraiders use these threads of Magick to influence events in Parallan. What motivates the Dreamraiders? Can dreams come true? Should dreams come true? Deathquest to Parallan, the Orb of Chalar, The Death of Magick, The Chalice of Mystery, and The Dawn of Magick... The Donothor and Parallan series...a different kind of Sci-Fi/fantasy.


Unwonted Spellweavers

Unwonted Spellweavers

Author: Benjamin Towe

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2017-12-20

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 154622033X

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Drelvish Spellweavers are born during approximations of the Gray Sun Andreas. The gifts of Andreas to the People of the Forest, the ancient spell book, replicates at a Spellweavers birth. Rarely Grayness bequeaths Magick to a diverse lot, unwonted Spellweavers, who are not Drelvish, dwell in other realms, and connected to Drelvedom by wisps of Magick and threads of fate. Magick oft comes at high cost. Sometimes the unwonted gifts of Grayness are also unwanted. Albtrume . . .


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Download or read book Unwonted Spellweavers written by Benjamin Towe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drelvish Spellweavers are born during approximations of the Gray Sun Andreas. The gifts of Andreas to the People of the Forest, the ancient spell book, replicates at a Spellweavers birth. Rarely Grayness bequeaths Magick to a diverse lot, unwonted Spellweavers, who are not Drelvish, dwell in other realms, and connected to Drelvedom by wisps of Magick and threads of fate. Magick oft comes at high cost. Sometimes the unwonted gifts of Grayness are also unwanted. Albtrume . . .


The Spellweaver Base Class

The Spellweaver Base Class

Author: Steven Trustrum

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 0987910663

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This version is for distribution. The Spellweaver presents an alternate, skill-based magic system that transforms arcane magic into something more than just level climbing. Includes: - Instructions for integrating spellweaving into your game - Spellweaver Base Class & 4 Archetypes - 4 Prestige Classes: the Battle Weaver, Cartomancer, Fated, and Weave Dancer - 30+ new feats concerning this new magic system and notes on how existing feats relate to Spellweaving - A new race of natural spellweavers, the spider-like Ardekh - A new, Spellweaving-based goddess, a new cleric domain, new spells, and new magic items related to Spellweaving - 5 new creatures, a new hazard, the Weave creature subtype, and a new creature template - Rules for lands where the Weave acts abnormally - All PSSRD spells converted to Spellweaving DC to save you time


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Download or read book The Spellweaver Base Class written by Steven Trustrum and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This version is for distribution. The Spellweaver presents an alternate, skill-based magic system that transforms arcane magic into something more than just level climbing. Includes: - Instructions for integrating spellweaving into your game - Spellweaver Base Class & 4 Archetypes - 4 Prestige Classes: the Battle Weaver, Cartomancer, Fated, and Weave Dancer - 30+ new feats concerning this new magic system and notes on how existing feats relate to Spellweaving - A new race of natural spellweavers, the spider-like Ardekh - A new, Spellweaving-based goddess, a new cleric domain, new spells, and new magic items related to Spellweaving - 5 new creatures, a new hazard, the Weave creature subtype, and a new creature template - Rules for lands where the Weave acts abnormally - All PSSRD spells converted to Spellweaving DC to save you time


The Spellweaver Base Class Deluxe

The Spellweaver Base Class Deluxe

Author: Steven Trustrum

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 0987910655

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This version is for distribution. The Spellweaver presents an alternate, skill-based magic system that transforms arcane magic into something more than just level climbing. Includes: - Instructions for integrating spellweaving into your game - Spellweaver Base Class & 4 Archetypes - 4 Prestige Classes: the Battle Weaver, Cartomancer, Fated, and Weave Dancer - 30+ new feats concerning this new magic system and notes on how existing feats relate to Spellweaving - A new race of natural spellweavers, the spider-like Ardekh - A new, Spellweaving-based goddess, a new cleric domain, new spells, and new magic items related to Spellweaving - 5 new creatures, a new hazard, the Weave creature subtype, and a new creature template - Rules for lands where the Weave acts abnormally - All PSSRD spells converted to Spellweaving DC to save you time


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Download or read book The Spellweaver Base Class Deluxe written by Steven Trustrum and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This version is for distribution. The Spellweaver presents an alternate, skill-based magic system that transforms arcane magic into something more than just level climbing. Includes: - Instructions for integrating spellweaving into your game - Spellweaver Base Class & 4 Archetypes - 4 Prestige Classes: the Battle Weaver, Cartomancer, Fated, and Weave Dancer - 30+ new feats concerning this new magic system and notes on how existing feats relate to Spellweaving - A new race of natural spellweavers, the spider-like Ardekh - A new, Spellweaving-based goddess, a new cleric domain, new spells, and new magic items related to Spellweaving - 5 new creatures, a new hazard, the Weave creature subtype, and a new creature template - Rules for lands where the Weave acts abnormally - All PSSRD spells converted to Spellweaving DC to save you time


The First Wandmaker

The First Wandmaker

Author: Benjamin Towe

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2009-11-04

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1449029086

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The First Wandmaker continues the Elfdreams series. Buoyed by Magick, Drelves prevail against the forces of Aulgmoor and their embittered leader Saligia. War costs the Drelves dearly. Leadership of the forest people falls on the shoulders of the beautiful young Teacher and even younger Spellweaver. Conflicts embroil all peoples of Parallan, including Drelves, Drolls, Kiennites, dryads, water sprites, tree sprites, tree harders, and rare healers calledMenders. Threads of Magick connect other peoples, places, and times to Parallan. Dreamraiders use the power of Translocation, meddle in the affairs of the World of the Three Suns, and pit Drelve against Drelve, brother against brother, and Spellweaver against Spellweaver. What motivates the powerfulDream Master? What secrets do mysterious gray stones hold? What roles have the mysterious Thirttene Friends and a greenish Drelvish Menderish, Spellweaverishfellow? Escape to an elfdream! Deathquest to Parallan, the Orb of Chalar, the Death of Magick, the Chalice of Mystery, the Dawn of Magick, and The Lost Spellweaver... The Donothor and Elfdreams of Parallan series...different Sci-Fi/ Fantasy.


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Download or read book The First Wandmaker written by Benjamin Towe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-11-04 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Wandmaker continues the Elfdreams series. Buoyed by Magick, Drelves prevail against the forces of Aulgmoor and their embittered leader Saligia. War costs the Drelves dearly. Leadership of the forest people falls on the shoulders of the beautiful young Teacher and even younger Spellweaver. Conflicts embroil all peoples of Parallan, including Drelves, Drolls, Kiennites, dryads, water sprites, tree sprites, tree harders, and rare healers calledMenders. Threads of Magick connect other peoples, places, and times to Parallan. Dreamraiders use the power of Translocation, meddle in the affairs of the World of the Three Suns, and pit Drelve against Drelve, brother against brother, and Spellweaver against Spellweaver. What motivates the powerfulDream Master? What secrets do mysterious gray stones hold? What roles have the mysterious Thirttene Friends and a greenish Drelvish Menderish, Spellweaverishfellow? Escape to an elfdream! Deathquest to Parallan, the Orb of Chalar, the Death of Magick, the Chalice of Mystery, the Dawn of Magick, and The Lost Spellweaver... The Donothor and Elfdreams of Parallan series...different Sci-Fi/ Fantasy.


Emerald Islands

Emerald Islands

Author: Benjamin Towe

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2014-06-17

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1496919726

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Emerald Islands continues the Elfdreams series and chronicles events in worlds connected by threads of Magick. The Dream Master's plans are thwarted. He sends the Dreamraider to a blue world with a single sun where she seeks lost artifacts and conscripts exceptional inhabitants. Stone circles and gifts of the mysterious Sandman facilitate travel to the World of Three Suns, where the conscripts join forces with Drelves battling overwhelming odds. The Lost Spellweaver has not returned. Can another take his place? Are the Sandman and Dream Master folloming a collision course? worlds.


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Download or read book Emerald Islands written by Benjamin Towe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerald Islands continues the Elfdreams series and chronicles events in worlds connected by threads of Magick. The Dream Master's plans are thwarted. He sends the Dreamraider to a blue world with a single sun where she seeks lost artifacts and conscripts exceptional inhabitants. Stone circles and gifts of the mysterious Sandman facilitate travel to the World of Three Suns, where the conscripts join forces with Drelves battling overwhelming odds. The Lost Spellweaver has not returned. Can another take his place? Are the Sandman and Dream Master folloming a collision course? worlds.


The Wandmaker's Burden

The Wandmaker's Burden

Author: Benjamin Towe

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1452074658

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The Wandmaker's Burden continues the Elfdreams series. The First Wandmaker and his followers translocate from their beloved Lost Sons, establish a new home in a great underworld cavern, and cross paths with. the mysterious Dream Raiders. The transplanted Drelves encounter Carcharians, Duoths, Shellies, Bugwullies, Pollywoddles, Boxjellies, sea lions, Mountain Giants, cave wargs, and sea elves. Yannuvia has drunk from the Cup of Dark Knowledge, sipped the Seventh Nectar, walked in the gray light, and used the Dream Master's wand. Mender's blood has touched him. 13 limbed monsters, perplexing enemies, steadfast friends, and seductive temptresses complicate the Wandmaker's life. Are Carcharians allies? Are Duoths enemies? How will the Central Sphere and its 88 satellites aid the First Wandmaker? What powers will the Omega Stones bestow? What of the mysterious graparbles and beautiful sea elf Piara? What is the cost of the Dream Raider's help? Will Yannuvia make the right choices?Can he bear the Wandmaker's burden?


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Download or read book The Wandmaker's Burden written by Benjamin Towe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wandmaker's Burden continues the Elfdreams series. The First Wandmaker and his followers translocate from their beloved Lost Sons, establish a new home in a great underworld cavern, and cross paths with. the mysterious Dream Raiders. The transplanted Drelves encounter Carcharians, Duoths, Shellies, Bugwullies, Pollywoddles, Boxjellies, sea lions, Mountain Giants, cave wargs, and sea elves. Yannuvia has drunk from the Cup of Dark Knowledge, sipped the Seventh Nectar, walked in the gray light, and used the Dream Master's wand. Mender's blood has touched him. 13 limbed monsters, perplexing enemies, steadfast friends, and seductive temptresses complicate the Wandmaker's life. Are Carcharians allies? Are Duoths enemies? How will the Central Sphere and its 88 satellites aid the First Wandmaker? What powers will the Omega Stones bestow? What of the mysterious graparbles and beautiful sea elf Piara? What is the cost of the Dream Raider's help? Will Yannuvia make the right choices?Can he bear the Wandmaker's burden?


The Mender's Tomb

The Mender's Tomb

Author: Benjamin Towe

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2015-08-14

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1504929500

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The Mender’s Tomb continues the Elfdreams series. Steadfast friends, Magick, many wands, the Mender Fisher, and improbable allies help the first Wandmaker, Yannuvia, bear his burdens, strengthen the fledgling community Vydaelia, and battle against overwhelming odds. The Wandmaker’s life mate, Morganne, struggles with her pregnancy and complex relationship with Yannuvia. Beautiful sea elf Piara also bears burdens and seeks answers to her bond with an ancestor to whom she bears remarkable resemblance and from whom she gained Menderish traits. The unpredictable Good Witch, the Dreamraider Amica, stirs the pot. The Dreamraider also carries a burden. Grayness touches the Wandmaker’s childhood friend, Kirrie, who helps the Good Witch in more ways than one. Will Yannuvia, Piara, Kirrie, and their allies find clues to unravel the mysteries of the Mender’s Tomb and discover bridges between their underworld realm and the World of the Three Suns, Donothor, ancient doomed Sagain, and the pretty blue world with its stone circles? Will fire Magick serve or undo Yannuvia and Kirrie? Escape to Elfdream! Dr. T’s Rx for fantasy are the following: Deathquest to Parallan, the Orb of Chalar, the Death of Magick, the Chalice of Mystery, the Dawn of Magick, Lost Spellweaver, First Wandmaker, Wandmaker’s Burden, Emerald Islands, and the Mender’s Tomb.


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Download or read book The Mender's Tomb written by Benjamin Towe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mender’s Tomb continues the Elfdreams series. Steadfast friends, Magick, many wands, the Mender Fisher, and improbable allies help the first Wandmaker, Yannuvia, bear his burdens, strengthen the fledgling community Vydaelia, and battle against overwhelming odds. The Wandmaker’s life mate, Morganne, struggles with her pregnancy and complex relationship with Yannuvia. Beautiful sea elf Piara also bears burdens and seeks answers to her bond with an ancestor to whom she bears remarkable resemblance and from whom she gained Menderish traits. The unpredictable Good Witch, the Dreamraider Amica, stirs the pot. The Dreamraider also carries a burden. Grayness touches the Wandmaker’s childhood friend, Kirrie, who helps the Good Witch in more ways than one. Will Yannuvia, Piara, Kirrie, and their allies find clues to unravel the mysteries of the Mender’s Tomb and discover bridges between their underworld realm and the World of the Three Suns, Donothor, ancient doomed Sagain, and the pretty blue world with its stone circles? Will fire Magick serve or undo Yannuvia and Kirrie? Escape to Elfdream! Dr. T’s Rx for fantasy are the following: Deathquest to Parallan, the Orb of Chalar, the Death of Magick, the Chalice of Mystery, the Dawn of Magick, Lost Spellweaver, First Wandmaker, Wandmaker’s Burden, Emerald Islands, and the Mender’s Tomb.


The Lost Tales of Power

The Lost Tales of Power

Author: Vincent Trigili

Publisher: Vincent Trigili

Published: 2014-05-17

Total Pages: 881

ISBN-13: 1310129568

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The Lost Tales of Power is a collection of novels that describe an immense persistent multiverse. The books are a mixture of standalone and miniseries all set in the same universe with overlapping and intertwining story lines. Included in this collection is the full text of Enemy of an Enemy, The Academy, and Rise of Shadows. In addition to the three complete novels, included is a brief introduction to each book. Enemy of an Enemy: Everything seemed to be going Vydor’s way, until the Dragon Claw was sent on a rather unusual assignment to investigate a minor incident deep within the Empire’s space. That would send Vydor down a path filled with fantastically powerful enemies and extraordinary friends that would obliterate everything he ever understood to be true and threaten the very foundations of the Empire itself. The Academy: The Empire had fallen, and the Imperial Navy was disbanded leaving James with nothing but his nightmares to remind him of the role he once played in The Great War. James must now face his new life in a new era where science and technology must share the stage with sorcery and wizardry, and a new ever-present shadow of evil lurks over the remnants of the once great Empire. Rise of Shadows: In The Enemy of an Enemy, darkness came to the Empire, and magic was born from the bowels of men’s fears. The great and mighty Imperial Navy had to face and overcome unspeakable horrors. In The Academy, fledgling wizards were gathered and trained to fight back and keep the light, while the darkness laid in wait, biding its time and silently gathering its forces. Now as warriors of light, those wizards must begin to make a stand against the rising tide of darkness or watch their realm be overcome! The Lost Tales of Power is an open-ended series of Science-Fantasy books set in a vast multiverse. Lost Tales Series Volume I - The Enemy of an Enemy Volume II - The Academy Volume III - Rise of Shadows Volume IV - Resurgence of Ancient Darkness Volume V - The Sac’a’rith Volume VI - Spectra’s Gambit Volume VII - Sac'a'rith: Rebirth Volume VIII – Mage Hunter Keywords: magic, space, space opera, science fantasy, space exploration, military space, future, military sci-fi, science fiction series, aliens, adventure, war, navy, series, science fiction novels, science fiction ebooks


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Download or read book The Lost Tales of Power written by Vincent Trigili and published by Vincent Trigili. This book was released on 2014-05-17 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lost Tales of Power is a collection of novels that describe an immense persistent multiverse. The books are a mixture of standalone and miniseries all set in the same universe with overlapping and intertwining story lines. Included in this collection is the full text of Enemy of an Enemy, The Academy, and Rise of Shadows. In addition to the three complete novels, included is a brief introduction to each book. Enemy of an Enemy: Everything seemed to be going Vydor’s way, until the Dragon Claw was sent on a rather unusual assignment to investigate a minor incident deep within the Empire’s space. That would send Vydor down a path filled with fantastically powerful enemies and extraordinary friends that would obliterate everything he ever understood to be true and threaten the very foundations of the Empire itself. The Academy: The Empire had fallen, and the Imperial Navy was disbanded leaving James with nothing but his nightmares to remind him of the role he once played in The Great War. James must now face his new life in a new era where science and technology must share the stage with sorcery and wizardry, and a new ever-present shadow of evil lurks over the remnants of the once great Empire. Rise of Shadows: In The Enemy of an Enemy, darkness came to the Empire, and magic was born from the bowels of men’s fears. The great and mighty Imperial Navy had to face and overcome unspeakable horrors. In The Academy, fledgling wizards were gathered and trained to fight back and keep the light, while the darkness laid in wait, biding its time and silently gathering its forces. Now as warriors of light, those wizards must begin to make a stand against the rising tide of darkness or watch their realm be overcome! The Lost Tales of Power is an open-ended series of Science-Fantasy books set in a vast multiverse. Lost Tales Series Volume I - The Enemy of an Enemy Volume II - The Academy Volume III - Rise of Shadows Volume IV - Resurgence of Ancient Darkness Volume V - The Sac’a’rith Volume VI - Spectra’s Gambit Volume VII - Sac'a'rith: Rebirth Volume VIII – Mage Hunter Keywords: magic, space, space opera, science fantasy, space exploration, military space, future, military sci-fi, science fiction series, aliens, adventure, war, navy, series, science fiction novels, science fiction ebooks


Living with Your Past Selves

Living with Your Past Selves

Author: Bill Hiatt

Publisher:

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781782993919

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Many teenagers struggle to find their identity, but for Taliesin Weaver, that struggle has become life or death--and not just for him. Tal, as he prefers to be called, believes in reincarnation, and with good reason. When he turned 12, his mind was nearly shattered by a flood of memories, memories of his past lives, hundreds of them. Somehow, Tal managed to pull himself together and even to make good use of the lessons learned and skills developed in those previous lives. He even had the ability to work magic--literally--and there was no denying that was cool. No, his life wasn't perfect, but he was managing. Now, four years later, his best friend, Stan, has begun to suspect his secret, and Stan isn't the only one. Suddenly, Tal is under attack from a mysterious enemy and under the protection of an equally mysterious friend whose agenda Tal can't quite figure out. He learns he is not the only one who can work magic and certainly not the only one who can remember the past. He realizes there is something that he is not remembering, something that could save his life or end it, some reason for the attacks on him that, as they escalate, threaten not only him but everyone he loves as well. In an effort to save them, he will have to risk not only his life, but even his soul.


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Download or read book Living with Your Past Selves written by Bill Hiatt and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many teenagers struggle to find their identity, but for Taliesin Weaver, that struggle has become life or death--and not just for him. Tal, as he prefers to be called, believes in reincarnation, and with good reason. When he turned 12, his mind was nearly shattered by a flood of memories, memories of his past lives, hundreds of them. Somehow, Tal managed to pull himself together and even to make good use of the lessons learned and skills developed in those previous lives. He even had the ability to work magic--literally--and there was no denying that was cool. No, his life wasn't perfect, but he was managing. Now, four years later, his best friend, Stan, has begun to suspect his secret, and Stan isn't the only one. Suddenly, Tal is under attack from a mysterious enemy and under the protection of an equally mysterious friend whose agenda Tal can't quite figure out. He learns he is not the only one who can work magic and certainly not the only one who can remember the past. He realizes there is something that he is not remembering, something that could save his life or end it, some reason for the attacks on him that, as they escalate, threaten not only him but everyone he loves as well. In an effort to save them, he will have to risk not only his life, but even his soul.