5 Followed The art of Coda revolves around developing a deep connection to the realms beyond our sight. One must embrace the philosophy of Coda if they are to become true Bearers. Without this, madness will consume. —Excerpt from The Book of the Traveler “You’re going the wrong way,” Cade said to Ashlyn as the crush of people from the railbuses weaved past them at the Solak station. She looked at him without saying a word. He pointed to the platform on the opposite end of the station. A sleek, contoured railbus engine, its brushed metal still looking brand new despite it being centuries old, was boarding passengers. “This is a Pathway station, so that train there is the fastest route back to Toltaire.” The Ancients built the Pathways, a rail network, to connect their major cities. Now