Bereft of their elders in magic, hired out to strangers to feed their families. Survival was a constant battle for the Russian Witches. Despised by other witches for their rigid focus on contracts, they were without a moral compass, honorless. That was not good enough for some. For the young witch, Zhanna, life was not worth living without honor – or her magic. Could she find both in her homeland? Would her desire and drive be enough to locate her shade of honor?

Zhanna has a vision, one of the return of honor to the Witches and Mercenaries of Russia. Making that hope a reality is becoming more difficult as time goes on, with the young woman battling prejudice from her neighbors and attacks from other Magic users. It is a good thing that Dascha always has her back, as her Witch sets out to show the disorganized and dishonored mercenary Witches of Russia exactly what it means to stand by your Word! Lead by example, practice what you preach. Progress is being made, one step at a time as Zhanna acquires spells and allies. It is too bad that progress is paid with pain.

Nastia was just a peasant girl with an unusual talent until the Master of Seers took an interest in her. Learning from him was the best gift that she had ever received. Unfortunately, she had not reckoned on the cost.

What happens when you can not go home again? When you are told that your very presence will cause injury to all that you love? Zhanna and her Familiar, Dascha answer a plea for help but find that their way home is theirs no longer. Stricken with grief and reeling with the uncertain future path, the Witch and the small black cat that is her anchor in a world suddenly gone mad, move forward, determined to still walk their path of integrity. Will they find a new place, a new home? With their feet stay on the road that will lead them to honor?

Bolormaa's life has changed, once again. Forced to flee from the home that she had known for most of her life, the elderly Seer found herself living on a different planet, but in a land that reminded every day of the home that she had lost. With her granddaughter now taking steps to establish her own life, what will one woman do to fill her time and her heart? Can she find a place to make a difference without becoming someone unrecognizable? Or will she be forced to sacrifice even more of who she has been? Come take a seat at Baba’s table and taste the vibrant, earthy dishes from her heritage and the bounty of foodstuffs that grow and are available in the Russian cuisine and the comforting kitchen of Baba Bolormaa, grandmother to the Russian Witch, Zhanna. Enjoy the different dishes, conveniently offered in a range of difficulties and complexities for everyone from beginning cooks to those with extensive experience. Mixing vegan, vegetarian, and other recipes, this cookbook has something for everyone!