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Children of Rhatlan by Jonathan Fesmire
Fantasy
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Garum and Vayin are "duals," twins trapped in each other's minds and bodies, sharing one life. When a deranged wizard hunts them, whom can they turn to? Their mentor? The city guard Vayin loves? The Wizards' Guild? In a world that hates duals, anyone could be their enemy, and one misstep could get them killed.
"Children of Rhatlan is a unique romp through an original world that not only entertained me, but made me think as well. I can think of no higher praise for a fantasy novel."
-Steve Lazarowitz, author of Alaric Swifthand
"There were enough twists and turns to keep me riveted until the last lines. Children of Rhatlan is a winner!" -Jonathan Lambert, Millennium Science Fiction and Fantasy
"Magic, treachery, valor, prejudice-Fesmire builds a world sword and sorcery fans will welcome and adventure fans will want to explore fully."
-Lisa DuMond, SF Site and MEviews

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Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| Chapter 1: Impulse To Steal (7.28 MB) | Is this a well earned day on the town, or more trouble than the duals could want? AUTHOR'S NOTES: Meet Garum and Vayin, the original "Children of Rhatlan." I came up with the idea for duals in 1994 when I began to really focus on being a professional writer, under the instruction of Lee Killough. The first story was simply called "Duals," and it featured Garum and Vayin many years later. After writing "Children of Rhatlan," however, I will likely ascribe the two early stories about them to an alternate future. The truth is, I don't know where the young duals' adventures will take them and I want to leave their future open. | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Chapter 2: Strange Old Jevya (6.18 MB) | An old witch in her cottage: friend or foe? | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Chapter 3: Temple Services (5.76 MB) | Anyone who has dreaded going to church will relate to this chapter, but it's ten times worse for the duals. | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Chapter 4: It Starts With a Kiss (4.34 MB) | Vayin's flirting gets the best of her. | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Chapter 5: Dual Magic (5.91 MB) | Garum and Vayin learn valuable skills for any dual pair. | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Chapter 6: Brinina's Prayer (5.26 MB) | Garum and Vayin learn the devastating power of prayer in their lives. | Oct 8, 2006 |
| Chapter 7: Practice (4.42 MB) | Jevya teaches the duals a new spell, and tells them a new secret. | Oct 8, 2006 |
| Chapter 8: Jevya's Brother (9.11 MB) | The great danger to Garum and Vayin is revealed. | Oct 11, 2006 |
| Chapter 9: Paterun in Pursuit (4.61 MB) | Panic, magic, and the plan spelled out. | Oct 14, 2006 |
| Chapter 10: Jevya's Cottage (5.64 MB) | When the duals have nowhere to go, fate steps in. | Oct 20, 2006 |
| Chapter 11: Gwiren the Oracle (6.94 MB) | A will, investigations, and divination at work. | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Chapter 12: Secrets and Discoveries (6.1 MB) | The duals uncover clues that may hint at their future. | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Chapter 13: Ren Learns More (8.58 MB) | Are Garum and Vayin living safe, or have they traded one prison for another? | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Chapter 14: Sighting (5.34 MB) | A dangerous day ends in a tempting offer from Elir. | Nov 5, 2006 |
| Chapter 15: The Dual Hunt (5.76 MB) | Garum foolishly decides to go out on Market Day. | Nov 5, 2006 |
| Chapter 16: Elir's Offer (3.09 MB) | A frustrated Elir makes Vayin an offer. | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Chapter 17: Vayin Learns to Fight (5.64 MB) | Swordplay, sweat, and an illegal spell. | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Chapter 18: The Jester (9.49 MB) | A card falls, and everything changes. | Nov 18, 2006 |
| Chapter 19: Paterun's Death (6.98 MB) | If only it were so easy. | Nov 26, 2006 |
| Chapter 20: Wizard's Guile (5.07 MB) | The duals have their first visit to the Wizards' Guild, under less than ideal circumstances. | Nov 26, 2006 |
| Chapter 21: Ren Reads the Cards (5.57 MB) | Through the wonder of Gwiren's divination, the duals get a glimpse of their future. | Dec 3, 2006 |
| Chapter 22: Cabinet Maker and Children (6.44 MB) | Garum and Vayin hide out in a small town with its own secrets. | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Chapter 23: Wynoa the Healer (6.63 MB) | Garum falls for a beautiful woman. | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Chapter 24: Dual Switch (6.29 MB) | A child's mischief reveals shocking truths. | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Chapter 25: Burning Secrets (8.58 MB) | Sometimes, flight is the only option. | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Chapter 26: Largord (7.47 MB) | The duals receive a message of danger from someone they expected never to hear from again. | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Chapter 27: Paterun's Spell (4.04 MB) | Mental aguish, a strange turn, and a giant leap. | Dec 24, 2006 |
| Chapter 28: A Harsh Return (5.37 MB) | How Elir came back into Vayin's life. | Dec 24, 2006 |
| Chapter 29: Garum's Prayer (4.8 MB) | Garum turns to the forsaken god. | Dec 24, 2006 |
| Chapter 30: Rhatlan in the Field (6.48 MB) | Was it just a dream, or a divine gift? | Dec 24, 2006 |
| Chapter 31: The Day Comes (4.08 MB) | Ren tells the duals that it's time to carry out the plan. Is this good news, or bad? | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Chapter 32: Sword and Staff (5.18 MB) | The duals learn the meaning of power, pain, and battle. | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Chapter 33: Banaib (4.51 MB) | Garum and Vayin return home. | Dec 31, 2006 |


