protect them, in exchange for magical aid and healing. Taan The Taan are a beast-like race, who worship the Lord of the Void, Dagnarus. They embed gemstones believed to possess powerful magic in their hides. Taan are unable to speak the human language 'Elderspeak' and humans are unable to speak the Taan language. Instead, the Taan rely on half-Taan to speak both languages. References Sources Weis, Margaret. Hickman, Tracy. Well of Darkness (Sovereign Stone, Book 1) Elmore's (2000). Weis, Margaret. Hickman, Tracy. Guardians of the Lost (Sovereign Stone, Book 2) Elmore's (2001). Weis, Margaret. Hickman, Tracy. Journeyman into the Void (Sovereign Stone, Book 3) Elmore's (2002). Perrin, Don. Smith, Lester. Sovereign Stone, Game System Sovereign Press (1999). Fantasy novel series Novels by Margaret Weis Novels by Tracy Hickman