Raven of the West: A Short Story (Chronicles of Ealiron)

Previously published as Water Dark by F.T. McKinstry.Love knows all paths, where even gods and cats are blind.In the western-most crumbling halls of a mountain citadel lives a lonely wizard named Urien, a master of his art and fledgling priest of a primordial goddess served by gods, witches and assassins. Though his training is extensive, no training could prepare him for a broken heart. For years, he has lived on the fringe after losing a powerful male wizard on the verge of ascension. But such wounds do not hide well.Ravaged by longing, Urien is ensnared in a web of dark magic spun by a wicked priestess with an agenda. A series of swift-moving mishaps including an otherworldly warning and a badly backfired spell lands Urien into a dangerous situation that exposes not only his deepest desires but also the machinations of the priestess who deceived him. When she wields her full power, he must reconcile his heart in order to save himself and the ones he loves from isolation and death.Raven of the West is a standalone short story that takes place in the world of Ealiron. It features Eaglin of Ostarin, a main character in the Chronicles of Ealiron.

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