The Whispering Compass
Megan Hartman
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Beschreibung
Elara, a phantom in the bustling marketplace of Porthaven, survives by her wits and nimble fingers. But a stolen compass, humming with forgotten magic, whispers of a destiny far beyond petty theft. When the Arcane Caravan arrives, a spectacle of otherworldly creatures and exotic scents, Elara sees her chance for escape. She infiltrates their ranks, her mimicry skills masking her presence amongst the artisans, relic hunters, and magic wielders. But her secret won’t stay hidden for long. Garron, a grizzled relic hunter, sees past her disguise, recognizing the raw magic ignited by the compass.
Under Garron’s tutelage, Elara’s training begins. Ancient languages etched onto relics whisper their secrets, and the compass reveals itself as a key to hidden pathways between realms. Life within the caravan is a vibrant tapestry of cultures and customs, offering Elara a sense of belonging she’s never known. But the compass resonates with a cursed artifact, binding her to Taryn, the enigmatic caravan leader, and drawing her into a perilous mission against the Shadow Syndicate. This ruthless organization traffics in soulfire, a forbidden magic that consumes worlds, and their leader, the Obsidian Hand, seeks to shatter the balance between realms, plunging all into eternal twilight.
Elara's connection with Taryn unveils horrifying visions of the Syndicate’s devastating rituals. Each realm the caravan visits becomes a vital point in a desperate race against time. The scorching deserts of Ignis, the glacial landscapes of Cryos, the shadow-drenched forests of Umbra – each holds a key to stopping the Syndicate, keys Elara must help unlock. But the compass reveals a shocking truth: Elara’s past is entwined with the Syndicate’s sinister history, and the family she craves may lie within the ranks of her enemies.
Betrayal strikes from within the caravan, blurring the line between friend and foe. Caught in a web of deception, Elara must embrace her burgeoning magic, wielding the whispers of forgotten languages to combat the encroaching darkness. Her journey becomes a desperate struggle not only to save the realms, but to forge her own identity amidst the ruins of a broken world. Can Elara confront the agonizing truth of her heritage and choose her own destiny, or will she succumb to the shadows that claim her?
Kundenbewertungen
YA Fantasy Magic, Young Adult Fantasy Adventure, Portal Fantasy Adventure, Chosen One Fantasy, Magical Caravan Books, Whispering Compass Hartman, Fantasy Hidden Realms