EXILES: THE RUINS OF AMBRAI
Melanie Rawn
DAW Books, 1996
ISBN:0-88677-668-6 (paperback)
A thousand years ago, Mageborns fled prejudice and persecution to colonize the planet Lenfell -
pristine, untouched, a prefect refuge for those whose powers were perceived as a threat by people
not gifted with magic. But the greater magic, the greater the peril - and Lenfell was soon
devastated by war between rival Mageborn factions tat polluted land, sea, and air with Wild
Magic and unleashed the hideous specters known as the Wraithenbeasts.
Bound together by ties of their ancient Blood Line, torn asunder by the magical intrigues and
political ambitions of their elders, three Mageborn sisters will find themselves on opposing sides in
the coming conflict.
Glenin, initiated by her father into the secrets of Malerrisi magic, craves the power and position
she believes are her rightful heritage - and she will do anything and use anyone in pursuit of her
goals.
Sarra, fostered under a name not her own when a treacherous attack destroys all she hold dear,
will devote herself to championing the underground resistance force know as the Rising - and to
protecting the younger sister whose very existence is the most closely guarded secret in their
world.
Cailet, destined from birth to become the Mage Guardian's last, best hope, will grow to young
womanhood ignorant of her abilities and her destiny -- and will prevail only if she can overcome
the spell barriers long ago imposed upon her magic.
Together, the sisters will fight their own privet war, and the victor will determine whether or not
the Wild Magic and the Wraithen beasts are once again loosed to wreak havoc upon their world.
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