A collaboration by Lady Eventide and Valkyrie.
Arril Quillan, whose beloved Ayslen has been kidnapped by the emperor, is a journeyman shadefish hunter, plying the deep, shadowy canyons of Neir Annacht in order to harpoon the vicious fliers. Duthas Macrath hires him and his master's boat to take him to an undisclosed location.
Along the way, treachery strikes more than once, leaving Arril and his mercenary companions, Ferghas and Oona, distrustful of Duthas and his motivation.
When Duthas cannot hide the truth from Arril any longer, will the young fate-destined boy believe him? Can they survive long enough to wrench the land's destiny from the hands of a madman? Or will the emperor have his way, once again?
pic: http://www.donatoart.com/magic/weatherlight.jpg It's as close as I could get, since I can't draw worth beans. 
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Arril Quillan's dreams of the future are dashed when the emperor of Neir Annacht kidnaps his beloved--and no one raises a hand to stop him!
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Dark Flight, Dark Secrets
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Part of Duthas' history is revealed...but what impact does it have on his clandestine journey aboard the Finnaker?
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As the Finnaker sails south, hints and foreshadowings arise.
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While Arril hunts lunch, Duthas explores the shadow...unintentionally.
