The Farthest Gate (The White Rose Book 1) - Plot & Excerpts
Azrael asked. “Atlan,” our host said. “We are descendants of survivors of a great cataclysm long ago on Earth.” “Your people are survivors of Atlantis,” I asked, “the island continent that sank into the sea?” Our host nodded. “My ancestors gated to a new world we might not have chosen if not for the press of time, and have built a wondrous civilization through the centuries.” “Then why would you come here to be the Gamesman’s servant?” Azrael asked. “I have ... my reasons.” The Master of Gears had reasons he was not going to share. I wondered if he might be some banished criminal, forbidden to return under threat of execution, or some out-of-favor lord escaping political retribution. Angelique returned with the water flask. She filled my goblet and I drained it thirstily. Whatever its virtue, the flavor was unremarkable. Pity, I expected more.
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