David Scott Lillis

Nissa is the smallest cobra born of an aging queen. Her size, unmarked hood, and dull scales are the subject of much torment from her siblings....

Very few denizens of the reef do not fear the octopus. All the fear that Umbra inspires in others however, does not compare to the fears she herself harbors....

It has been many years since the village found an oracle. The strange creature is said to have the power of prophecy and to make strong and wise any who would eat it....