Souls of Aredyrah 1 - The Fire and the Light
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Jensa (JEN-suh)--Shell Seeker; sister of Torin and Kerrik.
Jorge (Jorge)—Kiradyn; former member of the Aerie clan; blacksmith who befriends Dayn.
Kerrik (KARE-ik)—Shell Seeker; younger brother of Jensa and Torin.
Kirador (KEER-uh-dore)—Region northwest of the mountains on the island of Aredyrah. Home of four clan lands and the city of Kiradyn.
Kiradyn (KEER-uh-din)—Primary city in the region of Kirador. Also refers to any person living in Kirador.
Labhras (LAB-russ)—Tearian; father of Cinnia; best friend of King Sedric.
Lorcan (LORE-kun)—Kiradyn; father of Falyn and Sheireadan; high ranking member of the Vestry.
Mahon (Man)—Tearian; husband of Brina; uncle of Ruairi and Whyn; Commander of the Guard.
Meirla (MEER-luh)—Shell Seeker village on the southern coast of Aredyrah in the Tearian region.
Memory Keeper—A historian. The term generally refers to members of a covert group that came into being after the Purge which banned all documents belonging to the Jecta. The Memory Keepers are dedicated to preserving all forms of writing.
Morna (MORE-nuh)—Kiradyn; of the Aerie clan; Dayn’s and Alicine’s mother; wife of Gorman.
Nannaven (NAN-uh-vin)—Jecta; Spirit Keeper (healer and spiritual advisor) of Pobu.
Pobu (POBE-ew)—Jecta city south of the city of Tearia.
Priestess—Title of the supreme leader of the Temple. The Priestess is the true power of Tearia.
Reiv (Reev)—Ruairi’s Jecta name.
Ruairi (Rue-AW-ree)—Prince of Tearia; first in line to the throne; his name means “Red King”; believed to be the second coming of a king of old who carried out the first Purge.
Sedric (SED-rik)—King of Tearia; husband of Isola; father of Ruairi and Whyn.
Seek—The term used for hunting shells beneath the waters.
Seirgotha (Seer-GOTH-uh)—Legendary sea serpent. The Shell Seekers believe the slayer of Seirgotha will gain great knowledge from the gods.
Sheireadan (SHARE-uh-den)—Kiradyn; brother of Falyn; son of Lorcan.
Shell Seekers—A community of Jecta who live in the coastal village of Meirla. The Shell Seekers are known for their skills at diving and hunting the sea for food and shells. They are also excellent craftsman, using shells to make jewelry, assorted crafts, and decorative vessels.
Spirit Keeper—Title given to a healer and spiritual advisor. This title is consistently used by all the residents of Aredyrah.
Tearia (Tee-AIR-ee-uh)—Great city-state to the south of the mountain range of Aredyrah. All navigable land on this side of the island is known as Tearia. The city itself is a walled metropolis of elegant architecture, fountains, colorful gardens, and art. It is home to a race of people who strive for purity, as dictated by their gods and defined by Temple law.
Torin (TORE-un)—Shell Seeker; older brother of Jensa and Kerrik.
Unnamed One—Person spoken of in the Prophecy. Depending on the interpretation, he can be either savior or threat.
Vania (VAN-yuh)—Kiradyn; of the Aerie clan; wife of Haskel; mother of Eyan.
Vestry—The governing body of Kiradyn.
Whyn (Win)—A prince of Tearia; fraternal twin brother of Ruairi; second in line to the throne; son of King Sedric and Queen Isola.
Will of Agneis—The Tearian term that refers to the custom of killing infants who are not considered pure.
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About the Author
Tracy A. Akers is both a teacher and an author. She grew up in Arlington, Texas, but currently lives in the rolling hills of Pasco County, Florida. She graduated with honors from the University of South Florida with a degree in Education, and has taught in both public and private schools. She currently divides her time between teaching, writing, lecturing, and spending time with her family.
Ms. Akers has won numerous awards for her Souls of Aredyrah Series, and was acknowledged for her contribution to young adult literature by the Governor of Florida during the 2008 Florida Heritage Month Awards Ceremony. Books One and Two of the Aredyrah Series are included in the Florida Department of Education’s 2008 Just Read Families Recommended Summer Reading List. In addition, Ms. Akers has been an invited guest author at major book events and writers’ conferences, a panelist at fantasy and science fiction conventions, and was on the steering committee for Celebration of the Story, a literary event held at Saint Leo University.
As an active participant in the Florida Writers Association, Ms. Akers helped develop and lead writers groups for both adults and young writers. She is frequently invited to speak at middle schools and high schools, and works every day to incorporate her passion for story telling into the classroom setting.
The Souls of Aredyrah Series is Ms. Akers’ first series of novels for young adults.
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Table of Contents
Map of Aredyrah
Chapter 1: Dayn
Chapter 2: Ruairi
Chapter 3: The Dread of It
Chapter 4: Dark Talk
Chapter 5: Peace Offering
Chapter 6: Summer Fires
Chapter 7: Revelations
Chapter 8: Flight of Fantasy
Chapter 9: No Turning Back
Chapter 10: Faces in the Dark
Chapter 11: Captured
Chapter 12: March to the Gates
Chapter 13: Out of Control
Chapter 14: A Very Big Problem
Chapter 15: The Plan in Play
Chapter 16: Culture Shock
Chapter 17: Princes and Warriors
Chapter 18: The Other Side of the Bars
Chapter 19: The Hearing
Chapter 20: As Good As Nowhere
Chapter 21: Blurred Perceptions
Chapter 22: Difficult Lessons
Chapter 23: Promises to Keep
Chapter 24: The Quick and the Dead
Chapter 25: The Fire and the Light
Preview of Book Two: The Search for the Unnamed One
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