This is probably the most important short story, which takes place shortly after the overthrow of the five kingdoms, five hundred years before the events in Curse of the Mistwraith. This story answers a lot of the questions about the back story leading up to The Wars of Light and Shadow, and the origins of Arithon and Lysaer. Along with Sundering Star and Reins of Destiny, this story illustrates the tensions between the differing interests that are battling for dominance in the big series.
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Child of Prophecy : Maitz & Wurts Studio Shop, Art by Don Maitz and Janny Wurts as well as works of fiction by Janny Wurts.
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Child of Prophecy : Maitz & Wurts Studio Shop, Art by Don Maitz and Janny Wurts as well as works of fiction by Janny Wurts.