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Xena Nightwalker is tired. Tired of being weak. Tired of being normal. Why can't she be more than just human?
Her prayers are answered when she is suddenly catapulted into the mystical world of Emreldia- a place where magic runs free- and so does evil, with reckless abandon. Darkness lurks around every corner, and those who follow the path of light are consumed by it.
In order to save her long lost home, Xena must face down her own demons and master her powers before the Awakening- when her greatest enemy will awaken, and the prophecy unfold.
The battle lines have been drawn. Which side will YOU fight on- good or evil? Light or dark? Chaos or order?
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