For the reader who seeks to look past the ink and into the very soul of the story. It’s not just an exploration of lore; it’s a celebration of the meticulous craft and aesthetic philosophy that makes Thornton Sumner’s world of Batu a living, breathing mythic masterpiece.
Book One:
Wings of Providence
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Table of Contents
A Fable: Wings Of Providence
Part One: Children Of Batu
Chapter 1: Diallo
Chapter 2: The Jola
Chapter 3: Alena
Chapter 4: Dougga
Chapter 5: The Viaduct
A Fable: Making Friends
Chapter 6: Tamal
Chapter 7: Guardian Of The Gate
Chapter 8: Sacred Ground
Chapter 9: Wings of Light
Chapter 10: Kumbella
Chapter 11: Bakar
Chapter 12: Wanyana
Chapter 13: The Search For Bakar
Chapter 14: Mother Of Batu
Chapter 15: A Climb In The Dark
Chapter 16: The Tambiko-Hori
A Fable: The Gourd Of Wisdom
Chapter 17: Signs And Omens
Chapter 18: Friends
Chapter 19: All The Same
Part Two: Twa Yal-Jukun
Chapter 20: The Gift
Chapter 21: Running Away
Chapter 22: Flirting
Chapter 23: Palm Sap
Chapter 24: The Message
Chapter 25: Sisters
Chapter 26: Brothers
Chapter 27: Face Painting
Chapter 28: The Figs
Chapter 29: Badru
A Fable: The Herald Of Jukun
Chapter 30: Meeting In The Dark
Chapter 31: Siona’s Reading
Chapter 32: Guma’s Tree
Chapter 33: Departure
Chapter 34: The Krabado
Chapter 35: Wounds Of The Trail
Chapter 36: A Dangerous Bridge
Chapter 37: Together Under The Moon
Part Three: Ghost Frog
Chapter 38: The Sleeping Hut
Chapter 39: The Terms
Chapter 40: Counsel
Chapter 41: Menarche
A Fable: The Weakening
Chapter 42: Conscience
Chapter 43: Womb Of Darkness
Chapter 44: Sending Help
Chapter 45: Ombure And The Falls Of Nagala-Nar
Chapter 46: The Harvest Song
Chapter 47: Appealing For Help
Chapter 48: Annan Banda
Chapter 49: The Inner Light
Chapter 50: Diallo’s Spoor
Chapter 51: Bad Air
Chapter 52: Vision
A Fable: Tapu Steals The Sun
Chapter 53: Denouement
Chapter 54: Exposed And Afraid
Chapter 55: The Temple Of Mugasha
Part Four: The Fever
Chapter 56: The Jola
Chapter 57: Sickbed
Chapter 58: Playing In The Dark
Chapter 59: Fevered Dreams
A Fable: Jabwe And Walumbi
Chapter 60: Saying Goodby
Chapter 61: Asking For Help
Chapter 62: Banyoro Badru
Chapter 63: Wanyana’s Song
Chapter 64: Siona’s Song
Chapter 65: A Friends’ Song
Chapter 66: Bulala’s Song
Chapter 67: Alena’s Gift
Chapter 68: Plant Powers
Chapter 69: Last Hope
A Fable: Bitter Ends
Chapter 70: The Road Home
Chapter 71: Silent Wings