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In search of the Welgòrzhsa »
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Michael Whelan
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With King Tristan gone, and the hope of Arden seemingly lost,
Tristan's kindgom plunders further. The tragic death of Daulky Kinkayle
upset Kema-Kot and all life was threatened by King Ilùviuks.

Just as all Trilogies are, this one is no different from the rest. The middle book is a dark and gloomy one...It is like the Second Act of a play. Darkness has fallen over Arden and the old Kingdom of Cátern. Without the balance of the elements and the races, the Realm of Arden could be lost forever!



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As plans to begin the new "Dawning Era" evolve, it is realized that the Holy Ring, which brought unity in the lands of Arden, has dispersed. Only remembered by the words, "Onward the Chronicle," enscribed upon a table, is what is left of the Saa'mhelkstràu. Because of tragedy, Itheùks, Karah and the allied King Rashade of the Kue Empire forsake the lands that flourished under King Tristan. Leaving their homes, they are being pursued by King Ilùviuks' dreaded Prince of Fire. No one can escape the fire of his cloak!

Finding rest in the once, rivaled lands of King Tristan, the Kue Empire, Itheùks and his wife, Karah Kinkayle, seek friendship with the natives for unity. No one can escape the fire of his cloak! Even in the Kue Empire!

Strife, however, unfolds as the Princess Tiá (Emperor's cousin) of Dunsha City threatens the "new faith" by charging Itheùks as a spy, and Karah an accomplice to Daulky's evil deeds to King Tristan's vanquishment. Because of this conflict, Ithueks is forced to submit proof that he has been changed by this God, the God of all Life not just the Concordant Summit. However, with the absence of the mighty Holy Ring, there is no shred of evidence to verify Ithueks' claims. The Ring has dispersed! There is hope, though, because the only piece of evidence lies within the great book of Yíshav, called the Welgòrzhsa. Every proof of Ithueks' claims to this God lies in the words of this powerful book, but alas, it must be found in time before the natives of the Kue Empire do the same, which was done to Daulky Kinkayle. No one can escape the fire of his cloak!

Itheùks journeys in search of the Welgòrzhsa. While searching for the missing article, he encounters troubles and trials in his homeland, where it is believed the Book was lost. Along the way, Ithueks is troubled by dreams of the "dark one," the nightmarish persona known as the Ikh'yan. As Itheùks and his comrades continue their search, Itheùks understands that his dreams are leading them to the Welgòrzhsa. Through these dreams, Itheùks finds out about his father during his childhood, and ultimately, the dark past of Itheùks' family tempts to change Itheùks to the evil nature of his father.

Itheùks is captured by the Warrior Queen, Shandrìla, and he is incarceratedl While in prison away from God, Ithueks re finds his faith, and vows to continue pursuing his search for the Welgòrzhsa. Shandrìla releases Itheùks because of the dramatic "change" in Itheùks' heart. Because of this fervency, Shandrìla forms an alliance with Ithueks and his band. Together, they vow to find the missing Welgòrzhsa. Itheùks and Shandrìla search the lands of Eishk. When the book is finally found deep within a dark cave of King Ilùviuks at the abandoned town of Venluisa, word is sent back to King Rashade, Itheùks' friend, and he declares the innocence of Itheùks; proof that he indeed was the great Torchbearer to Daulky Kinkayle. After the tired party of Itheùks returns to the Kue Empire with the proof, Emperor Vattricks' wrath is appeased. Emperor Vattricks declares to his empire the validity of Itheùks and the halted "Dawning Era" resumes once again.

As celebrations arise from the recovery of the Welgòrzhsa, attention is dramatically altered to the Eíshk again. Since the journeys of Ithueks and Shandrìla began, years ago, the last remnant and contacts of King Tristan were King Shadlíer, the King of Cátern, and his Kemían Knights of Valor. These valiant knights were dispatched prior to Itheùks' quests of Eíshk. They were assigned to regain ground lost by King Ilùviuks in Durkshuír, and their mission was to restore the vision of the Utopian Era of Uran and the vision of Daulky Kinkayle. These knights were the only link to hope and prosperity for the Realm of Arden, and now mysteriously, they have all disappeared without trace. This strange disappearance was reported suddenly after a brutal attack led by King Ilùviuks and the Dreaded Prince of Fire. Because of this, plans to restore the Eíshk are altered. A great Exodus arises out of the Eíshk, mainly the fallen kingdom of Cátern! No longer is there a power to overthrow the might of King Ilùviuks. Because of the Great Diaspora, the lands surrounding King Ilùviuks are deemed anathema and forbidden to enter by anyone. Many refugees flee from the Eíshk.

The fire rages on!
Onward the Chronicle!

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