Sulamar

For over six millennia the descendants of the Sunqueens have lived on the island of Tyrum in Exile, a community of fishers grown to be the shipbuilding center of the Western Sulani Federation. Now the elfyn-ruled Federation is threatened by greedy humyns plotting to pillage their great coastal city Gashora. Thus the Tyreens are called to send their great city-ships, once dedicated to exploration and discovery, now pressed into service for a war at sea that appears inevitable.

Yet spirits are high and adventure in the offing. A voyage at sea always draws the adventurous woman and the rare determined man willing to brave the vasty waters to make their fortune. But challenges abound, especially for a young male captain fighting for recognition in a fleet ruled by mothers. And as they prepare for battle, even the most heroic women may fall prey to dark dreams, while in other dreams a mysterious stranger speaks of a growing danger. Eons ago dragons had saved the Orb, but this threat may be beyond the power of dragonkind.

Still, as they sing, "Sul is shining on!" The Tyreens, an irascible mix descended from elfyn of many tribes and Gael humyn sailors, intend to do their duty and make the Old Queen proud.

So the ancient cry of Tyrum goes up as they set forth, a prayer to sun and sea for victory ringing out: Sulamar!