Witches' Blood

The Rifter: Volume Four. After using a key intended for his roommate, John Toffler
and his two closest friends—Laurie and Bill—are thrown into the
harsh world of Basawar. John and his friends survive the winter
wilderness with the aid of a rebellious young priest, Ravishan, and
eventually join Basawar society in the city of Amura’taye.
While Laurie and Bill find shelter in the household of the exiled
Lady Bousim, John ascends the Thousand Steps to the monastery
of Rathal’pesha where he reunites with Ravishan. He hopes that
among the mysterious teachings of the Pashmura priesthood
he can find a way to return home. After a year of service in the
monastery, he has made many discoveries and a few friends, chief
among them the aged priest, Samsango, and the healer, Hann’yu.
But the way home still eludes John.