The Outskirter's Secret

In a world where two immovable Guidestars illuminate the night, the steerswoman Rowan makes a shocking discovery: a broken blue jewel, evidence that one of the distant, unseen Guidestars from the opposite side of the world has fallen. Driven by insatiable curiosity and a scientific mind, Rowan embarks on a perilous quest to locate the fallen star and uncover the truth behind its collapse, a truth that could unravel the very fabric of her understanding of the cosmos. Her journey leads her across the treacherous Inner Lands and deep into the untamed, deadly Outskirts, a land of bizarre wildlife, barbarian tribes, and hidden dangers. Accompanying her is Bel, a formidable warrior-poet and native Outskirter, whose knowledge of the brutal landscape and its inhabitants proves invaluable. As they delve deeper, each step towards the fallen Guidestar unearths new mysteries and secrets, challenging their perceptions of reality and leading to a startling revelation that promises to change everything.