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How can you take in a whole world? It’s a far-off planet in space and time, but it’s a human world. Except for its secrets.

You could browse just one scene. Dip your toes in the prose.

Or you could find a story and begin reading it, if you dare. Go for a nice long swim to the next island. Ferdinand will take you there.

Or maybe you could do the whole thing: get into your diving gear, get out and down in the deep blue sea, and you might just come back with treasure.

Welcome to Tarnus, the City, and Descending Road.

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