Down, into the earth. Time for change

Down, into the earth. Edmund Gandersen, after many years of absence, returns to the planet Belzagor, where he once worked. Now control of the planet has been returned to its indigenous inhabitants – elephant-like Nildorans, and there are very few humans left here. Gandersen, tormented by remorse for the injuries he inflicted on the Nildorans, intends to go with them to the Northern lands for the secret ritual of the second birth, which rejuvenates the spirit and body. No one from Earth has ever done such a thing, and Gandersen is plagued by doubts that his decision may lead to dire consequences… Time for change. Kinnal Darival – a scion of the ruling dynasty, having fled the country after his older brother came to power. As a result of a series of adventures, he finds a new home, becomes a wealthy and respected man, but his settled life cracks one day when he meets a trader from the distant legendary Earth. Tempting Kinnal with a new truth that undermines the existing order, the rebellious Earthling places him outside the law…