Pronunciation Guide
Aimhe – AIM-ee
Aldehren – AL-der-en
Archedenaeh – ARK-uh-di-nay-uh
Bhun – BOON
Cahrume – CUH-roo-muh
Ciarrohn – CHI-ron
Cierryon – CHAIR-ee-on
Dhonoara – DEN-or-uh
Draffyd – DRAH-fid
Edyadth – ED-ee-adth
Ellysian – EL-lis-ee-en
Ethoes – ETH-oh-es
Eydeth – AY-deth
Felldreim – FELL-dreem
Gieaun – JOON
Hroombramantu – HROOM-bruh-mon-too
Jahrra – JARE-uh
Kiniahn Kroi – KIN-ee-an KROY
Kruelt – KROOLT
Lensterans – LENS-ter-ans
Magehn – MA-jen
Milihn – MEE-leen
Nesnan – NESH-nan
Nuun Esse – NOON ESS
Oescienne – AW-see-en
Oorn – OH-orn
Ossar – OH-sar
Phrym – FRIM
Raejaaxorix – RAY-jax-or-iks
Raenyan – REN-yun
Resai – RESH-eye
Samibi – SAM-ee-bee
Scede – SADE
Semequin – SEM-ek-win
Shiroxx – SHEE-rox
Sobledthe – SO-bledth
Srithe – SREE-the
Strohm – STROME
Tanaan – TAN-en
Viornen – VEE-or-nin
Wreing Florenn – WRAING flor-EN
Yaraa – YAR-uh
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Once again, a very grand ‘thank you’ to all of my family and friends who have had some part in the creation of this book, especially my cousin John who gave me the honest feedback I needed.
To my partners in crime, Laura and Niño: for never failing to offer up their support and kind words, and for being truly excited about this sometimes perilous journey.
To all my friends on Kindle Boards, especially Melanie Nowak, C.S. Marks, Lynn O’Dell, Maria Hooley, Nicolas Ambrose, Kevis Hendrickson and Disa, who have helped and encouraged me along the way, and who have never growing impatient with my incessant questions; may your goals and dreams reach the highest of heights.
To my friends, Sampa and Becki, for recognizing my potential and for giving my book a place to shine.
Once again, to the students and families of St. Patrick’s School, who have heard Jahrra’s story, and all those who’ve read the first book and yearn for more; yours is the inspiration that keeps my pen moving.
Finally a very special thanks to Donnie, Matthew and Lizz, for keeping my summers full of adventures, both real and imaginary.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jenna Elizabeth Johnson grew up and still resides on the Central Coast of California, a place she finds as magical and enchanting as the worlds she creates.
Jenna received a BA in Art Practice with a minor in Celtic Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. It was during her time in college that she decided to begin her first novel, The Legend of Oescienne - The Finding. Reading such works as Beowulf, The Mabinogi and The Second Battle of Maige Tuired in her Scandinavian and Celtic Studies courses finally inspired her to start writing down her own tales of adventure and fantasy.
Jenna also enjoys creating the maps and some of the artwork for her various worlds. Besides writing and drawing, she is often found reading, gardening, camping, hiking, bird watching, and practicing long sword fighting and archery using a long bow. She also loves getting feedback from readers, so feel free to send her a message any time.
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons and places is entirely coincidental.
THE LEGEND OF OESCIENNE
-THE BEGINNING-
Copyright © 2010 by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
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Cover art by Randy Vargas Gómez (www.vargasni.com)
No part of this book or its cover may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from its creator.