After two thousand cycles, life has returned to Matoca's Kazar, and once again our world will be engulfed in battle. 'How could this have happened? "The mighty Matoca ascends." What a jest. I remember the first duration I saw him. He never treated me as if I were an Adeian. I could not remember him speaking directly to me. If he did, it was always through Scarra. He was so sure he would rule this region. What I want to know is, how did he get to be so strong? Find the answers in this unique fantasy action-packed story. This twisted emotionally character-driven drama will keep you on edge as it unfolds. "This sets an unhurried pace, with comprehensive descriptions of geography, customs, and terminology, such as cycles (years) and high rock (mountain)." "Scrupulously details life on Jahanet in this novella." "A slow but steady introduction to an indelible world." -- Kirkus