Publisher's Synopsis
In a world where water is scarce and the desert stretches endlessly, a tale of destiny, sacrifice, and the pursuit of truth unfolds. Explore the life of a Water Seeker, a gifted individual with the remarkable ability to sense water hidden beneath the desert's surface-a talent he must conceal at all costs, but why?
Kael laid motionless on the carpet; his body as lifeless as a fallen log. The Chief Medic's gaze locked onto his half-open eyes, their blue-tinged hue reflecting a haunting truth. Time was slipping away, and urgency hung heavy in the air.
"We're running out of time, Sir Azurin," the Chief Medic declared, his voice laced with desperate determination. "The poison is spreading at an alarming rate. Acupuncture alone won't hold it back for long. We must find a way to extract the contaminated blood from his chest, or else..." Azurin, his voice filled with anxious impatience, interjected, "What's the hold-up, Chief? Can't we rinse his chest thoroughly with water and utilize those miraculous 'Everlasting Herbs' you possess?" The Chief Medic's solemn gaze met Azurin's, a mixture of sorrow and resolve etched upon his face. "Water will only cause the poison to delve deeper into his veins," he explained. His eyes shifted to the Everlasting Herbs in his grasp. "These herbs can only clear what little poison has already infiltrated his bloodstream." Desperation surged within Azurin as he clutched the Chief Medic's hands, his voice lashing out in anguished pleas. "Do something, Chief! My brother's life hangs in the balance. I beg of you..." The Chief Medic's eyes bore the weight of sorrow. "I am sorry, Sir Azurin. If only Chief Kael were conscious, he could guide me through the intricate pathways where the poison has spread. I have heard how he knows just exactly where the small veins of water flow even deep inside the desert. With acupuncture, we could halt its deadly flow and extract the tainted blood. But alas, your brother remains unconscious." A glimmer of hope ignited within Azurin, breathing life into his spirit. His eyes sparkled with determination. "Chief! I will guide you through the procedure while performing the acupuncture myself," he declared, his words resonating with an unwavering resolve. Confusion flickered across the Chief Medic's face, his mind racing to comprehend Azurin's sudden revelation. Before he could voice his questions, Azurin fixed him with an intense stare, his words a fierce command. "Promise me, Chief, that you will not utter a word of this revelation in the village. For I am the true Water Seeker."The Last of Azure is a captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery amidst social stigmas and taboos. Delve into the themes of selflessness, loyalty, family, friendship and the depths of human emotions. Ask your own selves the very questions that the characters are desperately trying to find the answers to...
