Mark Finley

Rise of the Star Weaver Mark Finley

Their prophets have guided them. Their heroes have preserved them. Their kings have led them. Their gods have watched. The world of Pelaia has stood patiently for thousands of years as its inhabitants have progressed and advanced, growing into powerful and prosperous kingdoms with rich cultures. There was a time when the gods dwelt among the inhabitants, but in the name of preserving them rather than leading them to extinction through their own pride and bickering, they sealed themselves away into the spirit realm. Through the prophets and seers, the guiding spirits of those that have crossed the veil into a realm beyond time offer wisdom to the living to help direct their steps away from paths that would lead them to suffering and extinction. Now, rumors of a fabled and untranslated prophecy written by the greatest prophet in history - a man named Arlast Araggas - have stoked the interests of multiple nations. Kydia, rightfully feared for their lust for power and expansion and for having the most lethal armies known to man, believes the prophecy holds the key to their ultimate world sovereignty and to fulfill the wishes of their primary god of worship, Feros. The kingdoms of the southern continent believe the prophecy contains information that is crucial to circumventing a cataclysmic disaster. It becomes a race between the worshippers of Feros and a small group of heroes brought together under unlikely circumstances. Daius, a young weaver of inexplicable talent and insight, and Lyra, a mysteriously gifted seer with a secret heritage known only to the gods, strive with the aid of their companions to keep Kydia from acquiring the knowledge hidden from man for so many centuries. However, greater forces are at play behind the scenes. Will they be able to stand up to a power far beyond that of which mortals could ever dream? Will they be able to defy a god?What would will be the fate of the people of Pelaia? The gods, themselves, do not know...