A covert mission.A race thought dead.A secret organization.And the girl who seals their fate. Gwydion, a Rhith Spy within the walls of Canämor’s capital city, Caudor, goes on one more covert mission, the outcome of which will change the fate of an Empire.
Tasked with finding out what King Èowald is planning with one of his lords, she tries to gain access to the meeting, but a moment of weakness sets off a cascading string of events from which there is no turning back.
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Tensions mount, and war is at hand in Wintenaeth. The Airgíd have begun their march across The Four Kingdoms and with so many pieces in play and so much at stake, intelligence is everything. Thousands of Airgíd spies, known as The Rhith, have infiltrated the courts of The Four Kingdoms, but one spy may determine the fate of them all.
Within the Walls is a book in the Peoples of Wintenaeth Fan Series that takes place in accordance with The City of Stone & Sorrow, the second book in the Cities of Wintenaeth Trilogy. Stories written by the fans, for the fans.
This short story broke my heart three different times, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Within the Walls packed a punch to say the least! I really appreciated how the story got rich insight into Gwydion's development as a character while still alluding to the broader context of Wintenaeth. It was an intimate story within a vast world. I'm excited to learn more about Gwydion in future stories!
I know I'm biased as the editor, but even as a reader, I loved getting to see Gwydion's backstory. It deepened the character in a surprising way and resulted in the events of THE CITY OF STONE & SORROW having so much more meaning.