Magic fills the Blue Kingdoms. Its tendrils reach through the islands, ensnaring the denizens of the World-Sea with effects both sublime and monstrous. Magic . . . Pulses with the pull of the oars on a zombie slave ship. Flows from a dying wizard into an unsuspecting princess. Plagues a half-ogress blessed with uncanny strength. Manifests as a seductive and deadly guardian. Reveals itself too late to a shipwrecked mage. Fuels the alchemical battle for the Philosopher's Stone. Appears in many forms . . . always when least expected. Delve into these pages and let our authors surprise and ensorcell you Stephen D. Sullivan - Jean Rabe Donald J. Bingle - Kelly Swails - Steven Saus Ramsey & Margaret Lundock - Annette Leggett Brandie Tarvin - Robert Farnsworth - Steve Rouse Marc Tassin - Kathleen Watness

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