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Bones of the Earth
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 15 2020
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
The complete Karras novelettes in one volume; set in the world of The Noble Dead Saga. No knowledge of the saga or its world are required to enjoy these tales... though it might help in small ways. -J.C.
KARRAS THE KITTEN-Karras as a dwarf has taken on too many human ways in serving his family of seatraders. No wonder that in barter for marriage with the fiery and dour Skirra of the fallen family of Yêarclág, that he has bungled the deal for years. Dismissed again by her, his heart's wounds get salted with the unwanted assistance of a blustery clan-kin-Fiáh'our, the great Hammer-Stag.
May their people's eternal ancestors, the Bäyn , watch over them-especially to keep them from each other's throats.
KARRAS THE CAT-Fiáh'our is honorbound to take Karras as an apprentice and force his young clan-kin to learn the ways of their warriors. Poor Fiáh'our has no idea what he is in for.
Karras has no intention of doing more than is necessary to fulfill his unwilling apprenticeship. Worse, he is pitifully unsuited to his new calling and still suffers unrequited love for Skirra.
Fiáh'our has an inkling about why Skirra rejected Karras and believes he can make his new apprentice worthy of her. On the northern frontier, where he goes each summer for good service, a threat to the villagers has returned. The longer he delays in training with Karras, the greater his guilt for not defending those in need. And failure in one or both might be paid in lives.
KARRAS THE NAMELESS-A year has passed, and a harsh winter encroaches. Fiáh'our, Karras, Gän'gehtin, and a few allies defend a small village from the growing goblin menace. Losses mount on both sides and neither victory nor retreat seem possible; this is the worst horror of a champion. Fiáh'our has even more worries.
He once lost another apprenctice long ago. Karras has served well but has yet to understand the truth of stone that most dwarves never know. If he does, it will come in the worst way. Faced with an unwinnable war, must Fiáh'our choose between ending it and guarding his new apprentice?
Karras still mourns failure with Skirra. Though his need of her has changed, has he changed enough? Even so, not all dangers come from an enemy, and some are much closer. If he survives, will he sacrifice what is necessary to be with Skirra? Even so, this may not be enough.
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