The Runaways of Phayendar — Carol Strote

The Runaways of Phayendar explores the themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption amidst a land of turmoil over the slave trade and greed. It is a story of innocence and heroism in the face of formidable danger. It shows the triumph of the human spirit over evil as it ravages the country of Aksanda, a country of farmers and fishermen whose children are abducted and sold into slavery to foreigners at auctions. Homes are burned and people killed by hordes of evil elves called Bitters who organize for a battle at Othrund against the dwarves living in Aikasse Mountains. Bright Elves, men and dwarves unite to defend Othrund. Tall Sky, while helping a few runaways, is caught off guard by love with a feisty redhead name Melody and her little dragon Daisy. They become involved with King Aryante's purge of slavery that has far-reaching effects on the country of Aksanda and beyond.