The Journey that thirty-two of the manth people set out on continues. But getting to the Homeland is not easy. Bandits roam the area, and food and firewood is getting short. Some even lose hope. And Ira Hath, the prophetess, is losing her strength. Can they get to the Homeland? How do they know where the Homeland is? They must trust Ira Hath.

And Bowman is eagerly awiting a summon from Sirene, to sacfrifice himself for his people. He must become a singer; lose all and give all...But he still has to learn a lot, and from one who he didn't quite expect...

Blurb

Led by Hanno and Ira Hath, thirty-two mostly Manth survivors of the fall of the Mastery search for the fabled Homeland. Ira knows that as long as she feels the warmth on her face, despite the wintry conditions, they are heading in the right direction. She also knows that, according to the prophecy, she will die when they reach the homeland. She grows weaker with every step. Hanno must keep up the spirits of the marchers on the gruelling.

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Published:  2002
Pages: 352
Age: 11+