I’ve got several concrete plots going, and I have already written a draft ending–now just have to get there.

CONFIRMED RETURNING CHARACTERS:
Merrik, Eleya, Oroco, Zaedrif, ZIbiah, Zsastar, Jonas

and

Areya, Miriam, and Miriam’s new child.

There will be several new sword masters and old sword masters (that did not necessarily get mentioned in The Anointing).