Bloody war is raging through Shehaios. The violent death of the Shaihen King has compromised the power of the Magician and shattered the balance which united the land. It leaves Caras, Chief of Oreath, alone to confront the historic forces combining to destroy his heritage. As Caiivorian tribal violence drives Caras ever further into the ruthless political embrace of the Empire of the Sacred Union, the liberty he has dedicated his life to begins to fall apart around him. To preserve anything of the Shaihen spirit, Caras is forced to contemplate sacrificing everything, and everyone, he has ever loved. But Kierce the Magician has yet to play his final hand. Can he yet reclaim the Staff of Power and keep alive the dream of Shehaios? Who will be the final winners and losers in the battles between the tribes of the north and the Empire of the south? Who will inherit the Fair Land? Readers' comments on the Shaihen Heritage "…has a three-dimensional reality; it just happens not to be ours." "…an immersive story that will have you hooked and turning pages." "…excellent descriptive powers…intriguing personal and political relationships very relevant in today's real world." "…a story that roars along in a richly imagined world."