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Realms of the pure; only those of pure blood are allowed to exist. Some places like the north, torture the different, while the south just kills them outright. Prejudice abounds. Stories of a mysterious race called the Moondancers have been a common legend among the pure races for centuries. The stories have fascinated and intrigued many. Some say theyre real and are just slick enough to pass through their realms undetected, but most just leave it at legend statusno more, no lessan childs tale or a story to tell by the fireside. Imagination flourishes. Sarai Carter, a woman born in Ravens Ward, member of a basic investigation squad in the militarysent on a mission in and around the Forest of Silence to gain knowledge of the barely charted realm of darknessfearful, but dutiful. Loyalty remains. Damek, orphaned at birth, now a mute stable hand for the military. Talented flautist and so good with the animals they dont even need tethering at night, he is an indispensable member of the squad. Having visited the Forest of Silence before he joined the squad, he is sent with Sarai to explore the unknown world within. Silence lingers. All are connected, yet discrete. All are familiar, yet foreign. Distinguish what is real and what is deceptive. Learn the ways of the old and the ways of the new. Distribute sympathy and malice. |
