The Desert (Tales of Miurag, #2)

Two sisters born in the Red Desert, young Daughters of an ancient Queen. One seizes the delights of the present. The other sees and despairs for their future.
Innathi and Ishuna are the heirs of the Valsharess Alyarra, Dark Elf Queen of V'Gedra, traveling the sand dunes with their entourage. In urgent need of water, the sisters enter the sacred canyons of Koorul, where they interrupt a mystic rite of passage for the Human son of a Sorcerer-King.
Negotiations fare well between the two desert peoples until powerful magic blends with the discoveries of youth which quickly get out of control. Incomprehensible joy crashes into a dark dread which cannot be named, and a schism begins between the sisters. Diplomacy is critical to avoid unnecessary conflict, yet the Queen's daughters do not agree on the goal. Each has her version of the events at Koorul, and each is certain of the outcome should Innathi pursue the wild magic of the Zauyrian son.
A close alliance with a Sorcerer-King could bring pleasure, prosperity, and new life thriving in the Desert, or it might corrupt a delicate balance to bring down the realms and all they had ever known.
This second volume of Tales of Miurag is a standalone novel which can be read on its own. Dramatic events and mature themes weave into broad history and lore and lead us toward a cataclysm which will change the entire world. The Desert is also Etaski's ultimate villains' origin, featuring several antagonists introduced in the Sister Seekers series. This story takes place approximately 3500 years before No Demons But Us, where hints of these events past echo forward and impact future generations.

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Etaski writes adult epic fantasy with an ever-broadening scope. Her series begins underground with an isolated race of Dark Elves. The beginning is not for the faint of heart (the new prequel is a good entry point), and is perfect for fans who enjoy entwined plots, challenging themes, elements of erotic horror, and immersive worldbuilding.
Sexuality and inner conflict play into character growth with nuance, intrigue, action, and fantastical magic.
She began Sister Seekers nine years ago on Literotica, not knowing how far it would go. She is now rewriting and publishing the entire epic with the support of her long-time fans. She is also writing the next epic, The God Wars, for patrons.
Her most inspiring epic stories are Neil Gaiman's Sandman, Wendy Pini's ElfQuest, Melanie Rawn's Dragon Prince, and J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5.