Set eight years before the events of Color of the Islandmaker, this short story showcases Mancery’s first encounter with Portal Magic and those who wield it.

What exactly happened on the fateful Day of Pearls? What slipped through the realms that day? Why did Miltontown become the central battleground? Combat was inevitable, as were the multiple casualties. Fortunately, veterans from the Civil War answered the call… soon joined by an unexpected force.

Beyond the prying shadows, much is yet to be revealed.