Herbs and Empire
(2023)(The eighth book in the Merchant and Empire series)
A novel by Alma T C Boykin
When Saxo smeared herbs onto the great-hauler's leg, he just wanted to ease the bird's pain, not turn his world upside-down.
Saxo, called Birdson, has no family, friends, or skills, aside from caring for Master Agri's great-haulers, the birds of burden in the Northern Empire. A beast healer priest discovers Saxo's secret—the boy is an herb healer with a beast calming magic.
Now, Master Jeaspe wants to train Saxo to heal. Master Agri wants Saxo's gifts—and income—for his own use. Yoorst, Lord of the Beasts, has other plans.
When the gods speak, men obey. If they are wise.
Genre: Fantasy
Saxo, called Birdson, has no family, friends, or skills, aside from caring for Master Agri's great-haulers, the birds of burden in the Northern Empire. A beast healer priest discovers Saxo's secret—the boy is an herb healer with a beast calming magic.
Now, Master Jeaspe wants to train Saxo to heal. Master Agri wants Saxo's gifts—and income—for his own use. Yoorst, Lord of the Beasts, has other plans.
When the gods speak, men obey. If they are wise.
Genre: Fantasy
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