Deleted Scenes
Chapters cut from Eden's Rise. These scenes didn't make the final book, but they deepen the world and its characters.
Lost in Iridur's Catacombs
Together, they hurried toward the end of the hall where several smaller, darker tunnels opened up. "The catacombs," Faras said, entering the first one. "This is where they bury the common folk." ...
Pythius
Faras stared at the golden plate. It overflowed with exotic fruits he had not tasted since his earliest childhood. Since before he had become a Rescue. True elven food. Until a couple of months ago, their flavors had been nothing more than a foggy memory. Now, they sat right in front of him...
Trouble at the University
It was way past midnight, the even light of the lanterns dim and blue. Eden had loitered in the library again, skimming through wondrous books about geology, trying to quiet the voices within him. They were resentful voices, had risen the day of his dismissal from the Planning Department...
The Emperor's Speech
"You need to leave! You need to leave right now." The inn owner was shaking, one hand on his hip, the other pointing at the door. He had entered their room without knocking again, startling Eden and Anya out of a sound sleep...
The Dwarf in Black
The dwarf in the black cloak rushed through dark alleys and down staircases. There was little time and much work to be done. Ashmace's miners were digging feverishly; they would breach the city soon...
