January 2024

Chapter 30 / Francisco’s Expiation –

Francisco agrees to sacrifice himself for Juanna.

Chapter 29 / The Trial of the Gods –

Soa and Nam denounce Juanna and Otter as false gods.

Chapter 28 / Juanna Prevaricates –

Juanna tells Olfan the truth and begs for his protection.

Chapter 27 / Father and Daughter –

Soa confesses all to her father, Nam, on his promise that Juanna be spared.

Chapter 26 / The Last of the Settlement Men –

The sun refuses to shine and more Settlement men are sacrificed.

Chapter 25 / The Sacrifice of the New Order –

The new sacrifices go badly and Leonard fears for their safety.

Chapter 24 Olfan Tells of the Rubies –

Juanna tells the high priest Nam, to his displeasure, that no more people are to be sacrificed

Chapter 23 / How Juanna Conquered Nam – Juanna saves King Olfan and convinces the people that she is a goddess.

Chapter 22 – The Temple of Jal – Leonard fears they have walked into a trap and are about to be sacrificed.

Chapter 21 – The Folly of Otter – Otter is warned not to speak, and Soa becomes unfriendly.