Description:

This is an adult fantasy containing sex, violence and some strong language. The characters' relationships develop against a background of the conflict with neighbouring Loratia. Porren is injured in battle and finds himself trapped in a cave with the young healer Tal. There is a lot more to Tal than meets the eye, and more than one cave in the Pallian mountains. Innis is orphaned and sent to live in a remote village with her distant cousins, who don't understand her ambition to be a mercenary like her parents. Until her cousin Marn comes home for a visit and decides to help her achieve her ambition. Marn sees a kindred spirit trapped on the farm and decides to offer the help and support he did not receive when he decided to become a mercenary.