for another victory. However, at a crucial time Gaelen arrives with his army, and then the Hawk Queen arrives with her army and horses. With their new-found numbers, the battle turns, and the Aenir are finally defeated. After the war, Gaelen introduces his new girlfriend to everyone, and the Queen seeks Gaelen. Gaelen and Lara agree to follow the Queen to her realm, because they have little left in their realm. Gwalchmai and Lennox agree to follow Gaelen. Gaelen is very happy to see Caswallon again, but he is confused at why Caswallon looks 10 years older than he did. Chapter 11 Caswallon explains to Gaelen that he studied with a druid for 11 years in order to return to his realm, but how when he came back to his world no time had passed. Caswallon and Maeg reunite, and Gaelen, Lara, Gwalchmai, and Lennox say goodbye to their clansmen and follow the Queen to their new realm. Epilogue Agwaine ruled the Farlain for 27 peaceful years. However, Deva continued to wait for the king she was to marry, but after seven years of waiting, Caswallon revealed to her that Gaelen was the future king she was to marry, and Deva broke down in tears. Deva eventually married a widower and raised children. Lennox and Gwalchmai both led good lives in the Queen's realm, but Gwalchmai was killed in battle. Gaelen and Lara lived contently and had five children, and after the Queen died Gaelen became the new king. Characters Gaelen – orphaned Lowlander child thief. He is smart and suspicious but "life has not been good to him". Caswallon – Farlain clansman, Hunt Master, man of impulse: robs for adventure, not liked by many, proud, independent. Maeg – Caswallon's wife, interesting but strong relationship with husband. Donal – Caswallon and Maeg's baby son. Kareen – orphaned caretaker of Maeg and baby Donal. Oracle – old druid, takes care of Gaelen, caused the Aenir to come to this world. Asbidag – head of the Aenir, his sons are captains of the Aenir army: Tostig, Drada, Ongist. Taliesen – druid, can open the Gates of Time. Maggrig – Pallides Hunt Lord, Maeg's father. Cambil – Farlain Hunt Lord, not on good terms with Caswallon. Agwaine – Cambil's son, doesn't like Gaelen. Layne – Gaelen's friend, confident. Lennox – Gaelen's friend, strong/giant but friendly personality, eats a lot. Gwalchmai – Gaelen's friend,