Arnon

Talithia is governed by its Guardians—enormous, black, panther-like creatures who communicate telepathically and who have been sent by the Lady to rule over her people.  The surrounding kingdoms have always kept their distance, until now. In the wake of a bitter battle, Arnon and the other Talithians realize they will never have peace if they remain.

Together with the Guardians, Arnon leads his countrymen to a refuge offered by a sympathetic king, but they cannot remain, for King Orontes faces his own problems. Instead, he offers his ships to carry them to untamed lands far away. Now Arnon must decide if the freedom of Talithia is worth leaving the only home he has ever known.

Arnon was originally published as a standalone novella by Uncial Press.