Volonians
Mysteries of the
Vondercrat
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Christopher F. Edwards Jr.
Carlos O. Hardy
VOLONIANS: Mysteries of the Vondercrat
Copyright © 2013 by
Christopher F. Edwards Jr. and Carlos O. Hardy
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the authors.
Edited by:
Karen Kungie-Torres
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Sherman Lee Waysome
Joshua Briones
Carlos’ Dedication
I dedicate this book to my four nephews and niece: Shawn, Donvonta, Terrell, Janar and Alexis. My love for you is unconditional. I only want you to remember two things. First, I need you to remember that the only way to live life is to dream big. And second, that the world will only reflect back to you how you feel about yourself. So, let that reflection propel you to understanding and be a guide to where you desire to go. To my family that has always been the center of my drive and inspirations: I appreciate your patience as I went on a journey in search of life’s most profound truth. I am thankful that you all understood my desire to find my stride. I’ve finally found it. For those moms, brothers, co-workers, kids, friends, fans, etc. who happen to come across this book: To you I graciously say thank you. It is my truth that imagination creates worlds and will guide you into the perfect life, if only we will take a moment to imagine the possibilities.
Chris’ Dedication
I dedicate this book to my three nieces, Karmyn, Camdin and Kerri, and to my nephew, Jett. Remember that your uncle loves you and that imagination is the portal that unlocks unlimited possibilities. Continue to reach beyond the stars. You can be, do, or have anything you desire. Mom, Dad and Sisters: I love you so much. I finally wrote down all those crazy ideas and put them in this book! To my family- immediate and extended: I appreciate your continued support. You have all helped shaped me into the man I am today. To anyone who purchases this book: Thank you for supporting my dream. These are our thoughts, our imagination, and our love, on display for you to appreciate. We hope you love reading it as much as we loved writing it!
Preface
Volonia, considered The Gold planet, sits alone in its own galaxy 30 light cycles away. The surface appears dense, it is roughly the size of Jupiter, and its population is near 10,000,000. The planet’s sun, Vamo, sends rays of light down to the core, heating and lighting the planet’s massive sectors.
To the naked eye, the gold planet is viewed as uninhabitable, but it is actually home to a populous of magical beings: Volonians, millions of beautiful, charismatic, expressive witches and warlocks. They live inside the planet, hidden beneath the outer surface. The Volonians possess an incredibly versatile molecular structure; they age five times slower than a human.
The Volonians are friendly, joyous and extremely powerful. Their magic is mighty, their spells are rich in tradition, and their rituals stand the test of time. The kingdoms are colorful with a rustic but traditional-- almost ancient feel. Upper Volonia is home to the aristocrats; Lower Volonia is where demoted Volonians choose to reside. Volonia’s five sectors each have their own way of life. It is every Volonian’s destiny to shift in status from class to class, each class shift bringing additional power and understanding of the individual’s purpose on Volonia. Every class is distinct in its own way.
Some can levitate, create spells or morph, while others can merely disappear and reappear. The most powerful class on Volonia is Class Eight. If a Volonian is privileged enough to make it to this class, he or she is set among the elite, and his or her magic is enhanced to its peak. Most Volonians use their powers for the forces of good, but others choose to rebel against the House of Lords, the governing body elected to rule and distribute power among the Volonian people.
Currently, The House of Lords has its hands full as it attempts to maintain a sense of democracy in Volonia. The resistance begins as Menace, a rebellious underground leader, amasses a brigade of evil Volonians. His primary focus is to capture the planet’s untapped power and harness it to better serve his wicked purpose.