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Persian Encounter (The) by Patricia Wiseroostr and Xanjaa98     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novel - 384 pages | Finished | Jan-05 Cast: Adara, Tynet, Thaddea, Ursa, Persian Honors/Awards:  #95 in 2005     Part 2 of the Patricia and Xanjaa's Trilogy Series Series List: Powers of the Queen, Persian Encounter (The)
In this sequel to 'Powers of the Queen,' Part Two of a Trilogy, Xena and Gabrielle have fallen into a routine at the camp of the Thracian Amazons, but that is about to change. Two weeks after the Solstice Festival, a sister Amazon from the Caucus Mountain in the east arrives in camp, and begs her western sisters for help. She tells them the story of her Eastern Amazon tribe which was decimated by a mysterious army with supernatural abilities. This army has been destroying everything in its path, taking only a few female prisoners from each conquest, before moving on to the next target. She fears the future of the known world is at stake as the army is unstoppable. Can seven women, led by Xena and Gabrielle, stop a force they know little about? So unfolds the adventure to the East!
Amazing start. I'm anxiously waiting for more. - Anonymous - Jan 23rd, 2005    Great story so far...cant wait to read the rest of it and waaay lookin forward to part 3 - amy - Feb 18th, 2005    I like the Pesian Encounter because you have managed to write with depth. I see the places you describe. I know the characters you paint. I experience the story myself, as if I am living it. Your story fires my magination. That is the mark of a truly good Bard. For that, I thank every one of you! May your quills ever remain sharp, and your inkwells perpetually full!! Thanks! - Justine - Mar 26th, 2005    Some how I missed your first story. Had to go back and read it. I liked it; Xena and Amazons always a good story. The Persian Encounter is even better than the first part. Cannot wait for more! Thank you! - Nancy G. - Mar 29th, 2005    Impossible to stop reading, a story with extraordinary depthand passion. Compelling and poignant, a story not to be missedthat never breaks its thread of action that draws you into avortex of unforgettable characters and shattering events. - Kerry - Apr 10th, 2005    I am very much enjoying your story. It is nice to read a new Xena tale for a change. Thank you! - Nancy G. - Apr 24th, 2005    HI, Xanjaa and Patricia,Wow!!! What a great ending to the story! My emotions were on over load and my stomach was doing flips. I had to get up from reading the battle it was stressing me out. Nice job, usually I get lost reading them and have a hard time figuring out who is doing what to whom. Your description of what Tynet had to endure depressed me but then the human race can be pretty cruel to each other. I Liked the heart to heart talk that Ephiny and Pony had about Adara. Pony had to love Adara enough to let her be happy. That whole story line was beautifully written,very touching. I got kind of upset when I thought you killed Pony, nice one. I am glad everyone made it threw all right, I like happy endings. Thank you for a great story. I`m looking forward to reading the next parts. - Nancy G. - Nov 6th, 2005    Thanks Patricia and Xanja98 for the story, loved the multiple layers of the words, the archetypal imagery in both stories. Looking forward to the next part of the trilogy. - Anonymous - Nov 15th, 2005    Great Tale and a fitting sequel to POQ!!! A toast to the Bear and the Eagle. It's been a long journey but ya' done it! I am in awe of your accomplishment. I know you have a big fan base out there. Perhaps a little tweaking is in order so that there is no copyright violation and then -- publish! And, if they ain't gonna do a Xena movie, they can at least do an Andara/Twynet movie! Good go, gals . . . now ON WITH THE SHOW . . . please? Saggio Amante - Sage - May-23-2007

Powers of the Queen by Patricia Wiseroostr and Xanjaa98     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novella - 94 pages | Finished | Aug-03 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Yakut, Artemis, Ephiny, Argo Part 1 of the Patricia and Xanjaa's Trilogy Series Series List: Powers of the Queen, Persian Encounter (The)
Our story begins with the results of Xena's sacrifice. She realizes she is now blind. They begin the next journey wondering how they will manage this new development in their lives and knowing everything will be forever changed. The journey takes them to the land of spirits - to encounters with the gods - to the lands of the Amazons - and finally into their own inner souls where they realize their love for one another.
I wery mutsh look forward to the next two parts. - SammyLee - Aug 23rd, 2003