Erafeen Series by David F. Farris

This is an alternate cover edition for 9780692606407 When birthed into the world as the son of the great Mendac LeAnce, miraculous feats are expected. Mendac was the Fifth of Five, making him the final hero in the Of Five—a five-part series of fairy tales that stretches over 1,500 years.Bryson, unfortunately, was given the impossible task of following in his dead father's footsteps. And after sixteen years of mediocrity, the only time people notice him is to ridicule his existence... moreThis is an alternate cover edition for 9780692606407 When birthed into the world as the son of the great Mendac LeAnce, miraculous feats are expected. Mendac was the Fifth of Five, making him the final hero in the Of Five—a five-part series of fairy tales that stretches over 1,500 years.Bryson, unfortunately, was given the impossible task of following in his dead father's footsteps. And after sixteen years of mediocrity, the only time people notice him is to ridicule his existence. The world has given up on Mendac's son.But there are two people on Bryson's side: a stone-faced, lifelong best friend who's never expressed an emotion in her life, and a secret-riddled man who has taken care of Bryson since his father's death. They're his rocks. He has learned to appreciate and lean on their friendship, regardless of their more mysterious side … even if those mysteries put Bryson's life in jeopardy.Things are looking up for the young LeAnce as the new school year at Phesaw begins. He receives a letter informing him of his induction into the recreation of the Jestivan, an elite group of students that had only existed once in the school's history. Its formation presents the opportunity of new friends for Bryson. But when ten highly talented students come together, there is bound to be conflict.Warring personalities and competitive attitudes are minor hurdles, however; considering the fact that warring kingdoms are more pressing. A 1,500-year war boils over as a traitor turns his back on his realm, threats of a dangerous king rising from the ashes begin to surface, one of the Jestivan goes missing, and someone close to Bryson is hiding something with more regard for the thing being protected than Bryson’s life.The Jestivan must develop camaraderie, and do it fast. Otherwise, they’re going to have to force it. And that can end in devastation.Alternate Cover EditionISBN10: 0692606408ISBN13: 9780692606407 less

Bryson LeAnce and the rest of the Jestivan just escaped death’s grips at the hands of a foreign king and his divine protector. But they needed help. Now they return to Phesaw limping and wounded with more loss than just pride: Phesaw is down a member.Thankful to still be alive, the Jestivan begin training harder than ever while dealing with their own issues... moreBryson LeAnce and the rest of the Jestivan just escaped death’s grips at the hands of a foreign king and his divine protector. But they needed help. Now they return to Phesaw limping and wounded with more loss than just pride: Phesaw is down a member.Thankful to still be alive, the Jestivan begin training harder than ever while dealing with their own issues. When family strikes a chord with a number of members, they must navigate an ambiguous trail of morality and loyalty, and not lose sight of what really matters.The world begins to reshape itself as centuries of peace finally hit a wall. With a king’s demise, the door has been blown open for a new leader. And power players across the world are trying to reach their hands into the pot, strategically positioning themselves to grab a spot atop the Light Realm’s bastard kingdom.Meanwhile, Dev Assassins lurk in the farthest reaches of Phesaw’s campus, multiple kingdoms fall victim to unknown rogues, and a man’s forces grow in numbers as he sculpts a hierarchy to his hodgepodge crew. less

The Jestivan are divided. Their enemies are united.As the school of Phesaw closes its doors indefinitely, the Jestivan scatter across the realm. From traveling the Archaic Mountains with bounty hunters, sailing the Realm Rivers with a pirate crew, to attending a school in the city of Brilliance with the brightest minds the world has ever seen … the young elites chase their own goals.And as the Light Realm’s talented youth splits apart, the opposition strengthens... moreThe Jestivan are divided. Their enemies are united.As the school of Phesaw closes its doors indefinitely, the Jestivan scatter across the realm. From traveling the Archaic Mountains with bounty hunters, sailing the Realm Rivers with a pirate crew, to attending a school in the city of Brilliance with the brightest minds the world has ever seen … the young elites chase their own goals.And as the Light Realm’s talented youth splits apart, the opposition strengthens. The Dark Realm has become united, and they continue to gain more allies from unexpected places. Only a few of the Jestivan will find themselves in position to change the global narrative while others fight personal demons of their own.Led by the relentless duo of the Dev King and Rogue Demon, the political landscape of Kuki Sphaira is shifting. The Dark Realm has never been this close to toppling the Light.The balance of power will tip, war will be declared, and an uprising starts it all. less

Evil is winning.The Light Realm could always find solace in the fact that they were five kingdoms strong, giving them power over the Dark Realm for centuries. But following the events of the uprising, one kingdom has cut ties with the Light to join forces with the opposition, tipping the balance of power. And in a war being fought on multiple fronts, spanning across nine kingdoms, numbers are vital... moreEvil is winning.The Light Realm could always find solace in the fact that they were five kingdoms strong, giving them power over the Dark Realm for centuries. But following the events of the uprising, one kingdom has cut ties with the Light to join forces with the opposition, tipping the balance of power. And in a war being fought on multiple fronts, spanning across nine kingdoms, numbers are vital.After a year of being sequestered in Dunami Palace, Bryson LeAnce has finally been given freedom to participate in the war in hopes to turn the tides. The Jestivan will discover methods of penetrating enemy lines with the help of a crafty spy; they will visit the homeland of the Rogue Demon, blazing a trail on the way to finding answers about his past; and they will stumble upon an opportunity that could gain them an ally from the most unexpected corner of the world.Meanwhile, a chronicle sits on the bottom of the sea, its existence unknown to most. After a decade of preparing to hunt it, the time has come for one Jestivan to embark on the greatest voyage ever. One discovery will be certain...Gods once walked the land. less