What do you believe?
Alex saved the kingdom of Dryden from a sneak attack, but the cost was catastrophic. An arrow to the spine stole the use of his legs. However, his bond-wolf Tala vows he’ll walk again.
When the wild wolves in the Shadow Realm fall prey to hunters, Alex must recover to save them. He joins an elite unit of bond-men tasked with eradicating the threats, but he struggles with the team’s ridiculous belief that the Realm is haunted by the demonic Soul Eater.
Alex intends to prove them wrong. Or will he?
List of characters in Mission of the Just
| Achak | Wild wolf; white pelt |
| Akonda | Wild wolf; black markings on his head and neck, tan underbelly |
| Alex (18) | Kiaran warrior; Master Swordsman & Archer, best swordsman of the generation; bond-man of Tala; black hair, amber eyes, slight chin dimple; Parents Joseph & Sarah; 6 yrs old in prologue |
| Alma | Kiaran child; 4 yrs old in prologue |
| Anika (23) | Dryden baker; daughter of Nina; short, slender, willowy; black hair, blue eyes; wears ankle bracelets; natural scent of hazelnuts; warm hands and feet |
| Bevan | Dryden Lieutenant; Master Swordsman; cadet master; graying hair |
| Bina (28) | Dryden minstrel; hazel eyes that sometimes glow, long chestnut, curly hair; tall and slim; alto voice |
| Boaz | Dryden Colonel; mean eyes; huge mole on cheek |
| Brandon | Dryden warrior |
| Callough | Dryden archer; bond-man of Helki; dark hair, but shaved bald |
| Carrick | Kiaran warrior/assassin |
| Chogan | Wild wolf |
| Chris (27) | Kiaran Master Archer; bond-man; pale blond hair, brown eyes |
| Clay | Lorcan warrior |
| Declan | Dryden Colonel; long white braid, 4 Mastery Cords; gold eyes |
| Dodge | Lorcan archer |
| Donal (28) | Prince of Kiaran; curly black hair; afraid of wolves |
| Eduin | Kiaran child |
| Eva | Dryden Healer; narrow, wrinkled face; long black hair streaked with white, golden eyes |
| Gabriel | Kiaran Captain |
| Imala | Dryden bond-wolf of Sem; feisty, gray and tan |
| Kaliska | Dryden bond-wolf of Peyton |
| Kane | Dryden Major; Master Archer; dark hair with white at temples; tall |
| Kyle | Kiaran child; 11 yrs old in prologue |
| Lamech | Dryden Captain; severely crooked nose |
| Leah | Dryden barmaid; wears ankle bracelets; blonde hair, golden eyes; voluptuous build; wears a yellow dress |
| Levi | Dryden Colonel; Master Swordsman; twin of Neri; bond-man of Meli; pale blond hair, amber eyes; playful; fond of coin tosses to make decisions |
| Liam | Kiaran Colonel |
| Lonegan | Dryden warrior; dark hair, golden eyes; no natural scent |
| Maire | Kiaran child |
| Mariah (17) | Kiaran trader; Alex’s betrothed; auburn hair, brown eyes, freckles; natural scent of bayberry |
| Markus | Dryden King; bond-man of Nashoba; brown eyes; slight build with slim, fine hands |
| Matthias (30) | Dryden Elder; golden apricot-brandy voice, bronze skin, black eyes and hair; high, prominent cheek bones |
| Meli (11) | Bond-wolf of Levi and Neri |
| Michael | Dryden General; black hair streaked with white; 4 Mastery Cords; gold eyes; half a left eyebrow; |
| Miller | Lorcan warrior |
| Misu | Wild wolf; small, scarred |
| Nara | Dryden bond-wolf of Queen Sabra; reddish-blonde fur on neck and shoulders; gold eyes |
| Nashoba | Dryden bond-wolf of King Markus; silver with tan underbelly and scarred neck |
| Neri | Dryden Colonel; Master Swordsman; twin of Levi; bond-man of Meli; pale blond hair, amber eyes; logical; fond of coin tosses to make decisions |
| Niall | Kiaran child; 11 yrs old in prologue |
| Nina | Dryden baker; mother of Anika; tiny, plump, black hair |
| Nolan | Dryden Elder |
| Notaku | Wild wolf; brindled |
| Orna | Dryden cobbler; Skelly’s wife; plump, bright red hair |
| Owen | Dryden Lieutenant |
| Peyton (24) | Dryden warrior; bond-man of Kaliska; dark hair, high cheekbones, neatly trimmed beard, hazel eyes; calls male friends “brother” |
| Robard (106) | Dryden minstrel; white hair; colorful attire; baritone voice |
| Sani (4) | Wild wolf; silver fur, white belly, white chevrons down his front legs, silver face with tan guard hairs; gold eyes |
| Sarah | Kiaran seamstress; Alex’s mother; natural scent of baking bread |
| Saurien | Soul Eater/demon; leathery wings; barbed tail; mottled, charcoal hide; sharp teeth; red eyes |
| Seamus | Kiaran child; slight and fair; 6 yrs old in prologue |
| Sem (20) | Dryden warrior; bond-man of Imala; bond hair, golden eyes, natural fruity scent, no jaw definition; catch phrase “hoy” |
| Shannon (3) | Wolf; Tala’s daughter; silver fur, ears tipped with black; named after Shannon the Herbalist |
| Silva | Bond-wolf of Chris |
| Skelly | Dryden cobbler; Orna’s husband; |
| Tacky | Dryden crow; Healer Eva’s friend |
| Tala (12) | Bond-wolf; amber eyes, silver fur with a creamy patch on her cheeks and chin resembling a smile |
| Talon | Lorcan warrior |
| Tide | Lorcan warrior |
| Torin | Kiaran Sergeant; loyal to Donal |
| Valor | Lorcan prince |
| Waya (4) | Wild wolf; small |
| Yuma | Wild wolf; gray fur |
For What It's Worth 