{"product_id":"2940015931365","title":"Karras the Cat (\"Bones of the Earth\" Collection)","description":"The old and honored dwarven thänæ, Fiáh'our, is convinced that he is honorbound to take young Karras as an \"apprentice\" and force the wayward young clan-kin to learn the ways of their people's warriors. Poor Fiáh'our has no idea what he is in for. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarras has no intention of doing anything more than necessary to fulfill his part of an unwilling apprenticeship arranged by his father. Worse, in being from a family of seatraders, a way of life baffling to most rughìr--the \"Earth-Born\" or dwarves--Karras is pitifully unsuited to the calling of a warrior. As a result, his training rapidly turns into futility. But Fiáh'our is determined to continue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarras also suffers from unrequited love, which interferes with his concentration. He has repeatedly asked Skirra, of the fallen family of Yêarclág, to marry him; for reasons inexplicable to him, she has refused him, perhaps for the last time. Fiáh'our has an inkling about why Skirra rejected Karras, but the thänæ believes he can make his new apprentice worthy of her. For that, Fiáh'our has a notion that might even give Karras a little hope of her acceptance. That is, if Karras can survive his first battle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOut on the northern frontier, where Fiáh'our goes each summer for good service, a threat to the villages there has returned with greater force. The longer Fiáh'our delays in failed training with Karras, the greater his guilt for not defending those in need. Between these two duties, the risk for Fiáh'our--and Karras--may reach a breaking point that could cost one or both of their lives. [Sequel to Karras the Kitten; Novella, 40k+ words]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout \"Tales from the world of the Noble Dead Saga\"...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo knowledge of the Noble Dead Saga or related works is necessary to read and enjoy these stories. They are written for fantasy enthusiasts in general and not just our established readership. Readers new to this world can step into it through any of these short works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales are organized into \"collections\" where all stories therein share a theme and\/or premise. When one or more link together, subsequent stories will mention \"sequel to...\" on their covers to guide you. Even so, each is self-contained enough to be your first adventure into this world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Barb \u0026amp; J.C. Hendee","brand":"Barb and J.C. Hendee \/ NobleDead.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080994996464,"sku":"2940015931365","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015931365_p0.jpg?v=1763626749","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015931365","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}