An Elder's Tale
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Complete Thu, Dec 6, 20181h 1m
In the year 2063 a young writer boards a train to London and meets a servant of the gods. She interviews the old prophetess about her experiences with the Celtic gods Cernunnos and Anu. The woman weaves a magical tale of reincarnation, love, death, curses, dragons, punk teens and befriending the Faerie folk.
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All her life, Meira Lapeidonia lived behind castle walls- a crown on her head, but chains on her heart. She yearned for more than duty. She wanted to feel the world for herself: the sting of pain, the warmth of love, the bonds of friendships, the weight of her own choices- her magic. But as she steps beyond the life loomed for her, something within begins to stir. A voice calls out-a forgotten truth calling at the edge of her soul. One day, she will have to choose: Between loyalty and rebellion. Between who is the lesser evil. Even if it means standing against divinity. The moment you enter this world, the final cog will be placed. Become the balance that should be maintained, witness it in the land of Atalante.
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