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In a far distant land, where legends roam, three peoplekinds face their troubles together.
In a comfortable village within this land, Aster Hane has all the things an insect-like aemet could want: a hard-working husband, new children, and a talent for her family's traditional craftwork. What Aster doesn't have is what she senses in the wind, the knowledge of the world beyond her small village.

Then she meets Llarez of Arkiere, a bard of the dragon-like korvi race. With his jester's approach to life, Llarez doesn't mind doing an errand for Aster — and he doesn't mind when Aster accidentally asks for more than she intended. With new thoughts planted in her mind, Aster begins to question whether her race's ideal life is what she actually wants for herself. Llarez is glad to help her find the answer — but that only makes the choice harder.
Ravel is a story of romantic friendship, and the courage to discover oneself. It is intended for open-minded adults. This story is a 15 000-word novelette, and a stand-alone work: it can be read without prior knowledge of the other Stories of Aligare books.
In a comfortable village within this land, Aster Hane has all the things an insect-like aemet could want: a hard-working husband, new children, and a talent for her family's traditional craftwork. What Aster doesn't have is what she senses in the wind, the knowledge of the world beyond her small village.

Then she meets Llarez of Arkiere, a bard of the dragon-like korvi race. With his jester's approach to life, Llarez doesn't mind doing an errand for Aster — and he doesn't mind when Aster accidentally asks for more than she intended. With new thoughts planted in her mind, Aster begins to question whether her race's ideal life is what she actually wants for herself. Llarez is glad to help her find the answer — but that only makes the choice harder.
Ravel is a story of romantic friendship, and the courage to discover oneself. It is intended for open-minded adults. This story is a 15 000-word novelette, and a stand-alone work: it can be read without prior knowledge of the other Stories of Aligare books.