Chapter 1Jagged black rock blotted out the sun in a tapered monolith. The indomitable Fire Star Toa. A great fiery heart of power disguised as a massive volcano.
The deck under his feet rocked in time to the lapping waves, another great heart of power under Alegan’s feet, one he couldn’t harness to his will. In a way, it would’ve been easier if he were a water mage, a Runner, instead of a Fire Dancer. The Vensalin Ocean was vast and simple to access, and he only had to dip his toes in the water at any part of the coast. Less dangerous too, if he was honest. This was madness, from top to bottom.
But that empty pit in his soul pushed him on.
Orders volleyed around him as the ship captain made for the sturdy docks in the cove they sailed for. As Alegan understood the layout of the island,
