New Professionally Published Edition! Features greatly improved cover art and graphics, better maps, new appendices including a recurring character list with descriptions and first appearance notes, proofreading by six editors to eliminate every typo, and professional editing including chapter breaks. Book Two of The Nexus of Kellaran Series, sequel to Blessings Of A Curse. Mark and Talia have some very unusual children, and deal with the ever-accelerating pace of change on Kellaran, and within themselves. Zarkog resumes activity in Kellarani society, and the greatest tournament ever organized is held for the rule of the world. Serious problems emerge in The Game of Status, challenges mount, and Mark loses his temper! Meanwhile the demons draw ever closer to Kellaran! Uses Metric (SI) measurement units.**