The Compass Rose
Gail Dayton
The legends of the Godstruck were just that–legends.Until, in an attempt to defend her people, Captain Kallista Varyl called on the One for aid and was granted abilities such as no one had seen in centuries. Now Kallista has been charged with a new destiny as one of the most powerful women in the land–but her power is useless if it cannot be controlled.Mastering her “Godstruck” abilities is the first step. The next, learning that she cannot unlock the secrets of the Compass Rose and defeat her nation's enemy alone. And finally she must stop a demon-possessed king….
The Compass Rose
GAIL DAYTON
The Compass Rose
For Robert. Thanks for all the brainstorming help
and for paying attention when I told you
how much fun fantasy was. I’m glad you’re my kid.
And for Lindi. Keep at it. Dreams do come true.
CONTENTS
CAST OF CHARACTERS
GLOSSARY
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
CHAPTER NINETEEN
CHAPTER TWENTY
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
CHAPTER THIRTY
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Kallista Varyl-captain in the Adaran army, naitan of the North, lightning thrower
Torchay Omvir-Adaran sergeant, Kallista’s bodyguard
Stone, Warrior vo’Tsekrish-Tibran warrior
Fox, Warrior vo’Tsekrish-Tibran warrior, fighting partner to Stone
Aisse vo’Haav-Tibran woman
Obed im-Shakiri-Southron trader
Joh Suteny-Adaran guard lieutenant