The Shadow Lord has conquered Deltora, scattering the seven magical gems from the Belt of Deltora. Without the Belt, the true heir to the throne cannot be identified, and the land remains under the thumb of a cruel tyrant.
The Symbolism of the Opal: Each gem in the Belt of Deltora has a meaning. The Opal is the stone of hope, but it also has the power to grant visions of the future. Its presence in a city defined by despair is a powerful narrative choice. deltora quest book 3 pdf