Synopsis: From the Back Cover of the DAW edition: "From Lythande, Pilgrim Adept of the Blue Star, to Hale, shapechanger and Cheysuli Lord - here are magical tunes and mythical tales by modern-day masters of fantasy, bardic journeys to exotic realms peopled by warriors and wizards, thieves of fortunes and of souls, lords in their high castles and peasants striving to tame their lands. Can the adept Lythande escape the dangers of a Circe-like spell? Will Masterclass Mage Martis survive the dark challenge of blood magic? Will an ancient prophecy seal the doom of a Homanan noblewoman and her Cheysuli lover? Can Liatt, a long-retired swordswoman, reclaim her blade skill in time to stave off the vengeance of a wizardly foe? Challenges issued, quests begun, powers of sorcery cast free, these are just some of the opening notes in this magnificent medley of magic by today's finest Spell Singers."