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When the magical WoodRock is stolen from the Land of Elyk, a wizard must find six volunteers to go with him on a dangerous journey to the Land of Nodnarb in the hope of retrieving the stone before something evil can take over the world. Along the way, these adventurers will face many obstacles, as well as their own mistrust of one another. On the Ocean Road, teens will be forced to become adults as they battle goblins, wicked trolls, and the fiercest creature of them all - the Gothmur.

Life is hard, but reading emotions on a stranger's face doesn't have to be. With this concise and informative guide, you will learn how to determine someone's intentions just from the look on their face, which is by all accounts a superpower.

Step into the turbulent world of Tudor England, where ambition, betrayal, and love intertwine amidst the backdrop of royal courts and political upheaval. Delve deep into the lives and reigns of some of history's most fascinating rulers. From the rise of Henry VII, the shrewd and determined founder of the Tudor dynasty, to the iconic reign of Henry VIII, whose quest for a male heir reshaped the course of English history, this book offers a vivid portrayal of the triumphs and tribulations of the Tudor monarchs.

The dragon that threatened to destroy Talvaard and Oakvalor has been defeated. In the aftermath, Talvaard is engulfed in civil war as generals and politicians seek the empty throne for themselves. The long-feuding elven tribes in the Deadlands are being united by a charismatic leader and urged to attack the human kingdoms.

Aramis's quest to clear his name and save his homeland have almost killed him. He returns to his kingdom to find that his brother has slaughtered their people and burned their villages. Driven by anger and the dark power of Mordum's Mark, he begins to lose his way - and his mind. Garrick returns to the frontlines of the elvish war to find his soldiers close to losing the battle. With the help of Zevea's warrior priests, he tries to turn the tides and save his people.

Aramis, the crown prince of Oakvalor, is accused of murdering his father for the throne. To prove his innocence, he must find the real assassin, but there are powerful forces at work around him. His quest reveals the source of the encroaching darkness and will lead him to the gates of Oakvalor's greatest enemy. Listen now to experience epic battles, magic, and the wicked plots of a dark god.

With the impending war between the king and the riders about to ignite, Eldwin and Maren journey to the only other school left—Valgaard. Will the traitorous riders leave their snowy mountain to aid them, or will the Order fall to the king’s sword?

Eldwin and Maren set out on a journey to the other schools to see if their fellow riders are being impacted by the disruption to magic. The Terranese school provides a dark surprise, and a darker secret. Armed with new knowledge, Maren suspects she knows the source of the disruption … and it’s all her fault.

Eldwin and Maren are dispatched to the border of Osnen for their next assignment. A cluster of small mining towns are in danger as a horde of goblins are assembling in the hills. Scouting their camp reveals a familiar face – one that they never expected to see again. With magic failing, and bonds weakening, will Eldwin and Maren be able to save the day?

The Island of Lost Souls gives Eldwin hope that he’ll see his father again, but the island holds many secrets—and hidden dangers. As he draws closer to the end of his quest, the island will push him to his limit … and cost him everything.

With an evil creature killing dragons and riders alike, the False King’s reign of terror spills across the border. While the king of Osnen and the Citadel’s riders struggle to stem the assault, Eldwin flies to the Conclave to plead for help from the other schools. Unless the schools unite and arrive in time, the world is doomed.

Eldwin’s decision to bring a soul back from the island proved to be a costly mistake. Innocent people are dying, and the blame falls on his shoulders. Where magic and steel have been the answer before, now they are useless to stop the reign of terror. But there is hope. If Eldwin can find the hidden fortress of the Assembly, he just might get the help he needs. With more questions than answers, Eldwin’s time is running out.

As the Order works to rebuild, Eldwin is promoted and given his first official task: investigate the disappearance of a missing child. What he assumes will be an easy assignment quickly proves more troublesome and sinister than he imagined, especially when he discovers there’s more than one child that has vanished.

With Maren bound to the ferryman’s boat by a powerful enchantment, and magic all but gone, Eldwin must find another way to free her. Beneath the Terranese school lies a possible answer, but a sinister creature lies in wait — one that even a dragon is no match for. Escaping alive isn’t the only problem. A wicked man is gathering strength using the dead, and he has his vengeful gaze set on Katori.

Long ago Dragons ruled the land, but that time is long forgotten by most. What could the missing children of Dirae possibly have to do with the fearsome beasts of old? Clues point to a resurgence of the old Dragon-worshipping cult. Could the Dragon King have returned? And, if so, who can stop him?

Aramis is betrayed by the Prophet of Edria and finds himself imprisoned. When the Prophet finds the location of the next item that Mordum's follower's seek, he forces Aramis to retrieve it. Yet Aramis has his own plans and finds unexpected help, and disasters, along the way. Talvaard is at war with the tribal elvish invaders. Garrick, newly crowned king, must find a way to end the war and restore the peace he has worked so hard to achieve. When he reveals the Mark he carries, he encounters mixed emotions - and not all of them are good.

The creature's wrath knows no bounds and spreads across two enemy kingdoms, forcing an unlikely alliance. Calderon and Velkyn, the two young men charged with the safeguard of the sphere that held the dragon captive, must leave everything they've known in a quest to recapture the beast before it takes physical form. Will they be able to stop events beyond their power, or will both kingdoms be destroyed by the dragon's rage?

When the king calls on the Order for help, Master Anesko gives the task to Eldwin and Maren. As they search for the riders’ whereabouts, they discover a horrible scene… and a new threat.

When Eldwin and Sion are arrested by one of the king’s riders and escorted across Osnen, they are attacked by dragon slayers. Banished from the Citadel, they must face the threat on their own.

Eldwin and Maren sail across the ocean to find the Whispering Cliffs, but things are not as they assumed. The Wild Ones are ruled by a dragon who sees himself as a god, and he will not relinquish his hold over them willingly.