The Breath of Aoles

Pelmen hates being a tanner, but that's all he would ever be, thanks to the rigid caste system amongst his people, the hevelens. Then he meets Master Galn Boisencroix and his family. The master carpenter opens up a world of archery to young Pelmen, who excels at his newfound skill. But Pelmen's intractable father would have none of it, and tries to force Pelmen to stay in the tannery. One day, however, Pelmen's best friend and Master Galn's son, Teleg, disappears. Lured away by the prospect...