Cirrus@Austlit

'Asha of Blue learns to be a queen while a refugee in neighbouring Ob’ronn, home of the golden ones. Redlands, the third nation of The Land, an island continent on the planet Adamadas, also helps her reclaim her heritage from her murderous uncle, Endor the Wizard when she turns seventeen. It is a time of great change after a thousand anos of peace, as the final attempt by T’chata’a followers to regain their ancient, corrupt control over the entire planet triggers the LastWar. Asha overcomes her fears and leads the remnant of her people into a new life where their potential is realised and where she finds her own destiny. This is a story where spirit and physical life interact, and where each nation has its own unique culture and place and people. In The Land, BlueOnes are blue, forest-folk, weavers and ithkachers (‘fishermen’ to Earth-beings), Redlanders are red, flamboyant and technologically advanced, and Ob’ronnees are golden, practical caretaker-farmers. Adamadan technology plays a significant role in Asha’s adventures, as do the creatures and forests that she loves; but above all, it is people and their fulfillment that inspires her to serve her nation with her whole heart.' (Synopsis)