Twins, Melory and Lorrie Neilson considered themselves sensible, sane and likeable women. Normal women for the most part - a hairdresser and an artist - on the whole not prone to hysterics, bouts of irrationality or fantasy... until the storm, until the drive through the gorge heading to a family celebration; until they awoke in the aftermath of disaster and nothing surrounding them made sense anymore...
Kane, son of Dolan, son of Moira, was what the Mavishan called 'Duballe' - a Dreamer. A man, open to the rivers of time, to see the future, the present, even glimpses of the past. For many years he had been aware of the woman he name 'goddess'; a beautiful, mysterious creature trapped in the Etherworld; but, no longer. She was here in Abod le A'nor, in the wilds of the southland, wandering aimlessly, distraught, and he would have to save her; an obligation that set his heart to racing...
A smith turned warrior, Tavis Eagle-born had never imagined he had the gift, to finally be named 'Duballe'. But the dream was a true one. Even more so the receipt of an Oracle set him on a path to retrieve 'the Gift' - the woman. Though his leader lusted after her promise and his uncle spoke of the fulfilment of prophecy, the messenger had given him a solemn oath; the woman would be his... the gift to heal him.
Between gods and the people, were the Fae - children of the air, creatures of power and passion. Once as free and wild as the wind, myth recounted their doom. Bound for millennia in walls of crystal and rock, the world became Emur de Losa - The place of bondage and hopelessness. Humanity clamoured to possess the glorious gems that held them captive, their power enslaved to the will of others. But 'the Gift' was coming... From the isolation of a hidden isle, the great Heartstone pulsed with anticipation. His plan was coming to fruition. Not long now and they would be his. He knew it, for they belonged to him...
And from afar fiery, glowing eyes watched the manoeuvring with amusement. Phantom lips spread in a slow, satisfied smile... It was but fruitless posturing for his time was coming...
*** Please be aware this novel contains swearing and sexual content suitable for 18+***
