The Iron RingWhen Tamar, the young king of Sundari, loses a dice game, he loses everything--his kingdom, its riches, and even the right to call his life his own. His bondage is symbolized by the iron ring that appears mysteriously on his finger. To Tamar, born to the warrior caste, honor is everything. So he sets out on a journey to make good on his debt--and even to give up his life if necessary. And that journey leads him into a world of magic, where animals can talk, the foolish are surprisingly wise, and danger awaits... |
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... Rudra himself can tell you . A little before midday , Nahu- sha's warriors attacked us in force . They took us by surprise . No challenge had been given - against honor and the rules of war . How could Rudra have foreseen such a deed ...
... Rudra himself can tell you . A little before midday , Nahu- sha's warriors attacked us in force . They took us by surprise . No challenge had been given - against honor and the rules of war . How could Rudra have foreseen such a deed ...
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... Rudra holds his position . One thing more . " The warrior grinned . “ Rudra sends these words : ' Say this to Ashwara : If Nahusha thinks to defeat me , he must swallow me whole . If he tries to bite me , he will break his teeth ...
... Rudra holds his position . One thing more . " The warrior grinned . “ Rudra sends these words : ' Say this to Ashwara : If Nahusha thinks to defeat me , he must swallow me whole . If he tries to bite me , he will break his teeth ...
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... Rudra has paid dearly for my hope . His warriors ' blood is on my hands , as surely as if I myself had slain them . " Now there is no turning back . I do what I must . At Bala's court , I vowed I would fight for justice , not revenge ...
... Rudra has paid dearly for my hope . His warriors ' blood is on my hands , as surely as if I myself had slain them . " Now there is no turning back . I do what I must . At Bala's court , I vowed I would fight for justice , not revenge ...
Contents
A Friendly Game of Aksha | 3 |
The Iron Ring II | 4 |
Questions in the Palace | 15 |
Copyright | |
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