The Veil by Erik Tucsok

Faced with a decision that will define her coming years, a Pajiado girl’s beliefs are challenged when strangers come to her village. 
 
Erik Tucsok's The Veil expands on the mystical elements present within the world of Föld. This introspective of finding one’s place, while those around have already determined it, brings readers along a journey where being enough is a matter all one’s own.
 
In this tale of maturity that shows strength and wisdom aren’t enough, Elijou can no longer avoid the truth of the divine. As the daughter of the Seer her legacy is to replace her mother, but her lack of magical abilities feeds her longing to become a simple defender of her village. When two members of the assassin’s guild arrive to steal her away the challenges of magic versus might clash before her eyes.
 
Will the Pajiado girl choose the path that she finds is best for herself, or will those seeking her talents choose it for her? 
 
“A captivating introduction to a new race, the Pajiado, and a thought-provoking glimpse into Föld’s rich magic, The Veil intricately blends inner strength with the pull of destiny.”—Kristy Gibbs of Dead Trees and Ink on The Veil
 
After over a decade of crafting the world, The Veil is the third short story within the grand masterpiece of The Anthology From Föld.
 
- Erik Tucsok