The Complete Works of Thomas Lodge V1 (1883)

A mirror. A hidden world. An age-old prophecy, and land divided by civil war. Welcome to Alorien! In a land where centaurs run free and mermaids swim the waters, a jewel has lain hidden for ages. It is this one jewel that will once again reunite the lands together in peace and prosperity. But already the evil Balamine has begun his reign of terror, searching for this jewel, killing all who stand in his path. Phillip and Nicole, an unassuming brother and sister, have discovered a mirror in their basement. But not just any mirror. This mirror is a magical portal to another world, one very different than theirs. It is through this mirror that the two siblings enter the land of Alorien, only to be swept up in the fulfillment of a prophecy, and the chaos of a civil war. Together, Phillip and Nicole must forge alliances, overcome obstacles, and endure tests of strength and courage they never thought possible. But this is only the beginning of their long journey. This is only the beginning of Alorien.