Blood of Hauden
Book Four in the Harmony of the Othar Saga
Time, that precious of all things, grows short. The Kayonkwe have ended their long exile and are returning to Hauden, and the young Niwa a Rawenniyo continue to strengthen on the power of the ancient fires; however, the Dasyu and the Plague Bringers have been preparing for an age to begin their final battle to claim dominion over all the world. New allies and the maturing Niwa a Rawenniyo will not be enough to stop the Dasyu armada that is racing toward Hauden, while the Plague Bringers wait patiently for the cold winds of winter to chill the courage of men.
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Even from the top of Atonnhets, the sunrise brought no comfort to Graeblaoni. She used the strength of the fire to link with her Sisters, choosing not to call them hither, the ability to move across Hauden growing more difficult as their power waned with each breaking of a Sister.
Going to Gax to confirm for myself is the only way, Graeblaoni said to the others. We must know what we confront. We cannot fight rumors.
I wish you were wrong, Sister, Violoni said. Deep in our hearts, we know you are correct. Verifying is still prudent, however.
If you are, even the Shotak at the height of their power could not defeat this enemy, Geloni said, and her cold assessment would have become despair if Violoni had allowed it to seep into their minds. Tayenthon cannot be slain with mere numbers, even if men are found who are brave enough to stand and fight them.
You are correct, Violoni said. However, it is time for us to trust in others, and the providence of fate. Our days are passing, and it will not be we who decide the fate of the world. We must trust in the young Niwa a Rawenniyo.
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