But not all her fellow initiates are so capable of new growth, and as her training continues, Doric is forced to confront the very beliefs that brought her into the Enclave’s fold.

They fight to maintain balance between the forces of the wild and civilization, and in doing so, protect the sanctity of each.Īmong their order, Doric begins to find power in her differences. Tucked among the ancient pines of the Ardeep Forest hides the Emerald Enclave, an order of warriors tasked with preserving the natural world. With no means of helping Doric themselves, her guardians see no choice but to send her somewhere she can come into her own.

And as humans begin to encroach farther and farther into the once pristine woods, Doric knows she needs to master her druidic capabilities if she is to be any help to her adopted family. But her horns and tail proclaim a tiefling heritage, and even among the kindest of elves, her fledgling druidic abilities mark her as different from the rangers around her. Abandoned by her human parents, she wandered for years before being taken in by a community of Neverwinter Woods elves. The two authors join Steve and discuss their personal history with D&D, the difference between writing original work and IP, and their favorite characters to write! Not to worry, no spoilers to be had here.įor as long as she can remember, Doric has felt alone. Johnston and Jaleigh Johnson all about their lead-in novels to the upcoming film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! High CommunityĪ review copy was provided by the publisher.On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to E.K. Review by Kira Moody, Salt Lake County Library Services / Olympus Jr. Fans of fantasy, adventure, and magic will enjoy reading this book. The plot is a page-turner full of surprises, plot twists, and adventure. Will they succeed? The characters are likable, engaging, and well-developed.

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