The Smiling Stallion Inn (Legends of Arria) (Volume 1)

In the land of Arria, the village of Coe Baba on the edge of the forest is one of the most remote places. Separated from the rest of the world, the villagers are afraid to venture beyond, for fear of the monsters that might lurk in the forest. However, not even this village is immune from its own secrets and hidden terrors.Basha is an orphan raised by the local innkeeper after his mother, a mysterious traveler named Kala, died giving birth to him. He wants to achieve more than life has given him, including marriage to his secret girlfriend Jawen. However, Basha’s proposal to Jawen threatens to turn everything upside down when he promises to perform an impossible task for her.This is the start of a legendary, epic tale full of magic, mystery, horror, sorrow, adventure and fun. These are the Legends of Arria. (Note: This is the author's preferred version.)