Prevailing Wind: A Legends of Lasniniar Short

Prevailing Wind: A Legends of Lasniniar Short
Author: Jacquelyn Smith
Publisher: WaywardScribe Press
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2020-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1989650597

(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Arinwyn leads the Tribe of Hawk across the vast dunes of the Shifting Sands. A lone elf among humans. The sun beats down on her head scarf like a hammer while the jingle of harnesses fills the dry air. A single shadow falls across the land from overhead in a ripple of movement. A dragon. Arinwyn knows the tribe cannot stand against it. But none of their warriors want to lose status by fleeing. Arinwyn must rely on her human companion Nasir to convince them otherwise while she tackles a much bigger problem—how to hold off the dragon. ...And what its seemingly chance presence might mean. A short story adventure from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series and a follow-up to “Without Wings” by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place during the latter part of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)

A Solstice Feast: A Legends of Lasniniar Short

A Solstice Feast: A Legends of Lasniniar Short
Author: Jacquelyn Smith
Publisher: WaywardScribe Press
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2017-12-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1927723728

(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: A Solstice Feast” by Jacquelyn Smith.) A Solstice tradition continues… Once again, Barlo and Iarion travel toward the human city of Nal Huraseadro on their way to Dwarfhaven. The dwarf and elf make an effort to spend the holiday in the city every time Barlo’s rounds to the other dwarven outposts bring them to the area. The trips consist mainly of banter and misadventure. The perfect way to spend Solstice. Only this time, their journey takes them on an unexpected detour. A fun holiday story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series and a follow-up to Father Solstice by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the prologue and first chapter of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)

Father Solstice: A Legends of Lasniniar Short

Father Solstice: A Legends of Lasniniar Short
Author: Jacquelyn Smith
Publisher: WaywardScribe Press
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2016-09-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1927723566

(Previously published as Legends of Lasniniar: Father Solstice by Jacquelyn Smith.) A Solstice tradition in the making. Barlo and Iarion return to the human city of Nal Huraseadro for the holiday. This time, Barlo’s nagging guesses about his Solstice gift must wait. Both he and his elf friend plan to find something under ten silvers within the city itself as a challenge. They arrive to find things changed since their last visit. But some things stay the same. Nothing can stop the pair of friends from finding trouble. ...Even on Solstice Eve. A fun, holiday short novel from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series and a follow-up to “A Solstice Tale” by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the prologue and first chapter of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)

The Land of Painted Caves (with Bonus Content)

The Land of Painted Caves (with Bonus Content)
Author: Jean M. Auel
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307886654

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this, the extraordinary conclusion of the ice-age epic series, Earth’s Children®, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte to a spiritual leader and begins arduous training tasks. Whatever obstacles she faces, Ayla finds inventive ways to lessen the difficulties of daily life, searching for wild edibles to make meals and experimenting with techniques to ease the long journeys the Zelandonii must take while honing her skills as a healer and a leader. And there are the Sacred Caves that Ayla’s mentor takes her to see. They are filled with remarkable paintings of mammoths, lions, and bears, and their mystical aura at times overwhelms Ayla. But all the time Ayla has spent in training rituals has caused Jondalar to drift away from her. The rituals themselves bring her close to death, but through them Ayla gains A Gift of Knowledge so important that it will change her world. BONUS: This edition contains a reading guide and an interview with Jean M. Auel. Sixth in the acclaimed Earth’s Children® series.