(Previously published as &ldquo;Legends of Lasniniar: A Solstice Tale&rdquo; by Jacquelyn Smith.)<br /><br /><i><b>Solstice Eve. An unexpected side trip. Barlo and Iarion find themselves looking for a room in the human city of Nal Huraseadro to take shelter from the snow.</b><br /><br />During their journey, Barlo only seeks the answer to one question. What did his elf friend get him for Solstice? His endless guesses border on harassment. Iarion refuses to budge.<br /><br />Despite the approaching holiday, not all remains peaceful in the city.<br /><br />...And Iarion&rsquo;s present soon becomes the furthest thing from Barlo&rsquo;s mind.</i><br /><br />A stand-alone story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. If you love a lighthearted holiday misadventure, grab this book. (This adventure takes place between the prologue and first chapter of the World of Lasniniar novel <i>Storm Rider</i>.)