The Wielder's Grimoire

Theres seeking knowledge and then theres obsession.

Ever since Jahls experience at High Reach putting the grid back together after the renegade sand walker nearly dismantled it, hes had nightmares. With them has come an insatiable curiosity for pushing the limits of wielding magic essence.

The nightmares arent so bad. Half the time he forgets he even had them. Donyas not forgetting though. Then there are those dreams that just wont let go, and he struggles to push the jangled feeling aside that they leave behind.

Returning home from Loeban Desert will open up plenty of possibilities. Theres his old shard that he buried on Fallon Mountain. Its sure to hold answers. He might yet get access to Prestigs grimoire.

What about Alriane and the warning they received to keep her from extending beyond the reach appropriate to a precocious two-year-olds access to essence? Donya can take care of...