Desert fantasy retelling of the story of Moses, with magic swords, homicidal storms, and griffins.
The kaites are spiritual beings who can dwell in rocks, plants, and water.
They saved baby Rai from the watery death faced by her people. They raised her in the blessed region. They told her she would be the Leader of a Revolt.
She was going to free her people from slavery.
At least, that's what Rai used to believe. Then she grew up.
Living as an exile under an assumed identity, Rai can't lead a conversation, let alone a slave revolt. Her role in life is to be an historian. She will lead her people by reminding them of who they are, nothing more.
Yet the Izyphorn empire's evils continue. Her people are still enslaved. Babies are dying every day.
Someone needs to do something.
Reunions with childhood friends and encounters with an enigmatic stranger force Rai to reexamine what her purpose is. Is she called to be a humble historian or a mighty warrior...
Or are those the same thing?
A story of doubt, faith, fear, and courage.
