Russ Crites

Bog of Desolation Russ Crites

Raven can finally protect himself. Not even Kara the Sorceress expected that he would become a powerful Warrior Mage of Zin. However, evil is stirred and is now sending three powerful creatures that no one can defeat...including Raven. Anyone who gets in their way will die. Shirilious E'Nahresia, Seer of the Plainsmen, tells him, "Only magical fire from the past can defeat the evil that comes, if you have the knowledge necessary to use it. The magic is in the form of a blade which can be found in a place at the top of the Mountain of Mist." Raven must out run the evil creatures seeking him and in some way get through the Bog of Desolation which brings death to all who enter it. If he can get through the bog with the help of his friends, he must then find the mysterious man who could help him learn how to use the sword. Even if he accomplishes these tasks, he has been told that he will face three dangerous trials if he is to get to the sword. He was told, "Beware a shadow that will steal your mind, ropes that would trap you and the earth that can swallow you. All three guard the way." Raven must choose three of his companions who could help him successfully pass the trials. If he chooses wrong they all could die. Can Raven get to the sword in time to save himself and those with him? Or will some die?