Astha knew this time would come, that the Shield would return,. He had walked away, looking for answers and for promises. He found them in Windwhistler. Destiny and The Shield are demanding their time and their chosen creatures. Both have known Zylee, both want Windwhistler.Astha knows Zylee better than anyone. Deception and lies are useful weapons he can't hesitate to use as he continues to lead the Garnu across Anevad, knowing that every step brings him closer to his death and to their ultimate victory. But the land is whispering, telling of steps echoing through the shadows- Human steps echoing Anevadian steps, and actions of the lost Elder, Astha.When Windwhistler meets the Shield of Abanthes he is convinced he will be stronger than any creature it has ever met. He was wrong; the Shield has wanted him for a long time and no creature or action will be allowed to interfere; the shadows have taken Carissa, separating the Humans and stopping the Decree. He is a prisoner of the Shield and no one can trust what he will do, or who he will hurt, when they meet again.A fantasy adventure set in the mystical world of Anevad and explores the complexities and challenges of existentialism and dualities. "Meeting with Destiny", part of the Anevad chronicles, is followed by "Return to Shadow.".