Precious Bane

Set in the hauntingly quiet landscape of Sarn, the narrative unfolds through the lives of a small group of characters, including Mother, Gideon, Jancis, and Wizard Beguildy. The story captures the essence of their existence amid a backdrop of pervasive water and towering trees, evoking a sense of timelessness and isolation. The setting itself becomes a character, influencing the lives of its inhabitants and creating an atmosphere of contemplation and discouragement, suggesting that the place may not have been created for human presence at all.