Spirit of Shehaios A story of love. "....Alsareth knew very well that human beings were capable of unspeakable atrocities, but those things she would not seek. She had decided before she joined her father in Qivor that her world would contain good things. She would seek out good things, and strive to add to them. From such aspirations magic is created." When the Emperor appointed Caras ti' Leath Governor of Qivor, Caras knew he was taking on an epic challenge. The deep and bitter feud between the merescaii and the ascaii tribes of Qivor had already destroyed Lord High Magician Kierce. But Caras does not face the battle alone. He is armed with the heritage Kierce bequeathed him - Sheldo, the minstrel; Aruath, the priest; and Caras's own daughter, Alsareth. The firstborn child of a Shaihen Holder and a Shaihen healer, Alsareth is heir to all the insights and power which set the Shaihen Magician apart. She is also a passionate young woman with an eye for a strong and dashing warrior. When Qintal, son of the merescaii warrior chieftain, returns to Qivor seeking vengeance on the Empire of the Sacred Union and their Shaihen allies, life begins to get very complicated for Alsareth an' Caras.