"Science is magic comprehended, and magic is science misunderstood."
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The evil kingdom of Gatál has conquered the peaceful kingdom of Halcía and has ruled the land with an iron fist for the past sixteen years.
When an infamous Gatál press gang c...
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The ground trembled as the frightening steeds approached. A piercing, otherworldly whinny pierced through the air, one that struck awe into even the bravest men. I cowered in shock behind my father's strong frame as ice crawled down my spine.
The Riders advanced on us, bringing unsettling darkness with each gallop until the sky above us turned obsidian. A howling wind swept through the plains and whipped dust into the air, blinding us and making it impossible to breathe.
A deep voice rolled through the air like distant thunder, chilling my soul to the very core.
"I ... see ... you," the voice boomed with an angry hiss. "We've found you, at last, child of Gatál."
Good gods! They were coming for me.
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The evil kingdom of Gatál has conquered the peaceful kingdom of Halcía and has ruled the land with an iron fist for the past sixteen years.
When an infamous Gatál press gang captures a young Halcían peasant, Helena de Grazia, she has to make a choice. Should she serve the enemy or resist?
During her training, Helena is drawn into a world of political intrigue and power struggles. Little do the Gatál know that Helena could change the fortune of Halcía and restore peace and justice to the kingdom.
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"Science is magic comprehended, and magic is science misunderstood." --Aurora de Grazia, Deception.
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