The Topaz Sceptre Book Four Of The Seven Stones Of Power

The Alliance sits on the edge of Jarrat. The Dark Knight Ra'naroz is in control of Queen Oriana inside the castle. One wrong move would see her death and the death of many others. Alaric has returned to join the army and his first priority is to rescue Alena and Eldred from the clutches of the Evil One. If he is going to succeed in his quest he knows that both must survive. The prophecy sits on a knife edge and Alaric must travel to Castalia if he is going to succeed, whilst the Alliance must free Jarrat from the enemy.

Alaric has returned from Castalia with the Topaz stone to heal Alena, if he can. A task that is vital to his journey, but he may already be too late. The Alliance must march on Castalia where a Dark Knight controls the largest army in the Seven Kingdoms. The walls of Castalia have never been breached and victory will be Bern's biggest challenge to date. It is time for the wizards to leave their island and join the army if the Alliance is going to have any chance of winning the final battle. It is going to take all of Alaric's skills to convince them.

The Dark Knight Na'garoz has stolen the prophecy and taken it south. Alaric must decide whether he tries to recover the prophecy or to use the Jade Dagger to find the next Stone of Power. The wrong decision would mean the death of them all. The army has secured Kiarome and freed the King from the thrall of the Dark Knight Fenaroz. Now Bern needs to decide where to move to army next. The decision is one he would hope the strange entity would make for him, but it would be one he would need to make himself. New friends and new enemies await both Alaric and Bern on their journey to defeat the Evil One. If they fall then all is lost.

In the aftermath of a brutal war spanning two decades, the Empire of Lamora finds itself on the brink of surrender. With a fragile ceasefire in place, the Lamoran empress ventures into enemy territory, guided by the renowned military hero, General Leona Almadzi. Yet, a sense of trepidation gnaws at the general, as she suspects that this act of diplomacy may be a carefully laid trap. While General Almadzi remains focused on safeguarding the empress, an opportunity presents itself to Leas Steele, the cunning mastermind behind the notorious Thieves' Guild. Seizing the chance to exploit the political turmoil, Leas aims to satisfy her own ambitions. Little do they know that their paths are about to intersect in the most unexpected way. An audacious assassination attempt shatters the ceremony, throwing both the general and the thief into a whirlwind of chaos. Bound together by circumstance, they become entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and betrayal. As Leas manipulates the situation to prevent General Almadzi from slipping away, the general uncovers a sinister plot that not only threatens her nation but also poses a grave danger to the world at large. Desperate for answers and driven by a shared desire for justice, General Almadzi reluctantly turns to Leas, recognizing that the thief may hold the key to unveiling the truth. Engaged in a perilous game of cat and mouse, the general must set aside her pride and outwit Leas to navigate a landscape fraught with danger. Yet, lurking behind their every move are forces far more formidable than either of them could have anticipated. As they grapple for control, they soon realize that the puppeteers pulling the strings are far too powerful to be subdued. Step into a world where honor clashes with cunning, and loyalties are tested against the backdrop of an ancient conflict. In this thrilling tale of mystery and suspense, General Leona Almadzi and Leas Steele will discover that the fate of nations and the destiny of their own lives hang in the balance. Will they uncover the truth in time, or will they succumb to the machinations of a hidden enemy? The answers lie within these pages, waiting for you to delve deeper into a realm where nothing is as it seems.

An heirloom sought ... Evil amassing ... A world imperilled ... Adventure afoot.Thus is Cale whisked away from home and caught up in a journey that swiftly broadens in scope: one of the Stones of Seralken, powerful heirlooms of an ancient line, has been found anew. Many are those seeking it. Cale, too, though a mere farmer's son, finds himself among those who would vie for its possession, lest it fall into worse hands, and evil befall. But only one will find and claim it. And when that comes to pass, the world will not be the same.A mere farmer's son cannot foresee the evil about to unfold. But can he stop it?This book, the fourth in the Seven Stones series, chronicles the continuation of the adventures of a farmer's son named Cale, as well as the people, places, perils, and powers, good and evil, which he meets along the way.

The days are growing darker. The Evil One is about to break free from his prison and the Prophecy shall be fulfilled. Alaric, a man from a small country village, has led a fortunate life. Little did he know with that fortune comes a great responsibility. Whisked away from his life he must undertake a quest of vital importance. He must realise a power he never knew he had. A race against time and an enemy so evil there are those who fear to speak his name. If he fails the Seven Kingdoms will slip into darkness forever.

"The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones" reveals the secrets, science and ancient lore of gemstones and ordinary stones, including their relations to the zodiac and magic.

Excerpts from history and folklore trace the unusual beliefs and uses of gems since ancient times