The Hidden Way

Stasya and her companions embark on a perilous quest to retrieve Markus, the presumed-dead true heir to the Rulership, and bring him to the Ruler's Grand Council. As they journey away from Heartwood, they are joined by the enigmatic Forest Folk, Olev and Eldur, who offer unique protections against the lurking dangers, including shipwrecks and armed attacks. Along the way, they discover the devastating impact of the Ruler's relentless pursuit of amber on her people and the strength that unity can provide. The group's ultimate challenge looms, with the potential power of storytelling at the heart of their climactic confrontation.