Lynd Raelin is the last of her kind—the mages of Alikh. The Priests of Lutherum, headed by the High Priest, Father Shamash, have slain or enslaved the rest of the ancient order of magic-workers. Hiding in the slums of the city, Lynd dedicates her half-formed magical gifts towards healing the afflicted. But one night, after treating a sick child, the Priests come and Lynd is carried off as a prisoner. She is then thrust into a game of deception and treachery as she tries to rescue the captive warrior-princess, Lysan, to save both their lives. But enemies are everywhere, and soon she finds she must use powers she never thought she would ever wield—deadly powers that go against all she believes in...
A high fantasy novelette of 9500 words