In the sprawling metropolis of Luminara, extraordinary individuals rise to protect their city. They are the Protectors, gifted with powers that set them apart, bound by a common purpose: to guard Luminara against those who seek to harm it. Among them are Luminary, a beacon of light in the city's darkest hour; Jace, a fiery warrior fueled by determination; Zephyr, an enigma as versatile as the wind; and Terra, an embodiment of the indomitable force of nature. Under the guidance of the brilliant Dr. Black and Dr. Vega, they are Luminara's shield against the threats that loom. But when the formidable Pinnacle surfaces, their resilience is put to the test. As the city is plunged into a battle the likes of which it has never seen, the Protectors must stand united. They take under their wings a group of young recruits, inexperienced yet brave, ready to step up and defend their home. 'Rise of the Protectors' is a story of resilience and unity, of ordinary individuals becoming heroes, of a city standing tall against adversity. It's a testament to the indomitable human spirit, the strength in unity, and the courage to stand up for what is right. So, journey with us into the heart of Luminara, and witness the rise of the Protectors - their struggles, their victories, and their unwavering dedication to the city they call home. They are Luminara's last line of defense, and they will stop at nothing to protect their city. Welcome to the world of the Protectors. The story begins now.

Tensions run high as the final battle with The Protectors approaches. Secrets are uncovered and new allies arise. With the help of her vampire lover, Victor Harlow, and their friends, Candi needs to prepare for the coming battle, a battle she might not survive. Danger surrounds her. The battle ground has been chosen. Will Candi be able to solve the mysteries of the past, and defeat The Protectors, for once and for all?

In the days after the beginning, when great beasts roamed the face of the earth...humans, elves, giants, and even dragons lived and dwelled upon the now lost continent of Mu, called also in the tongues of men, as Lemuria. Those were the days of the Sretsam, warrior-kings; and the days of the Akrissians, Evlin warriors of the Puridin race who hired themselves out as Protectors. Those were the days of walled villages, when every day was a fight just to survive to see the next sunrise. Those were the days when certain malignant powers sought to conquer and enslave all others...

Never underestimate the power of a stubborn witch. Bianca Monroe wants one thing: to create a Sisterhood of Protectors. She might be the only one that thinks it's a good idea. With demigods in Alkarra, and a frustrated Council attempting to usurp her father, Bianca is faced with opposition on every side. When her desire to defend the Central Network with a Sisterhood is rebuffed by everyone whose support she thought she’d have, she’s forced to find a new path. Meanwhile, the influence of god magic grows in Alkarra. Wonky magic, strangers in the land, and crumbling Network ties abound. Will Bianca assemble the support she needs to defend the Network from this unknown enemy? Or will she find the strength to forge her own path? THE RISE OF THE DEMIGODS is the sixth book in THE NETWORK SERIES. Fans of beloved, award-winning saga will be swept back into the world of Alkarra, where magic abounds and enemies are now fast at hand.

The protectors are a race of humans that are out of sight and unknown to the public. That is until they are discovered living in the woods near Klamath Falls, Oregon. They have an effect on the water in Crater Lake. Things get serious once the Army Corp of Engineers overtake their homestead for themselves. The future of earth is at the point of destruction and the annihilation of every living thing on the plant. What has brought the planet to this horrendous situation? Can the protector really save the world or are they too late to stop the inevitable? The Alignment This story is one of science- fiction, or is it? It investigates earths future in a different way than ever before. What has mankind done to bring about the alignment, or haven’t done that caused the alignment to come to light? It’s the deconstruction of what was and what is leftover to contend with.

The trust protector is generally regarded as a relatively new position in trust law, and the key feature of the position is that the protector may be granted powers over the trust, which are generally superior to those of the trustee. This places the protector in a position where, by the exercise of his powers, he can cause the trust to adjust to unforeseen changes or new conditions without the need for court action or beneficiary approval. This work takes the firm position that, with only limited exception, the role of the protector is a fiduciary one, imposing on the protector a duty to act in the best interests of the purposes of the trust and the beneficiaries. Unfortunately, a substantial segment of the legal community, as well as the legislative bodies of a number of international jurisdictions, have taken a position that the protector is not a fiduciary, or that he may be declared in the trust not to be a fiduciary, and that the power granted him under the trust may be declared to be personal powers, whether or not such is the case, and thus he would have no liability for his actions or inactions while serving as protector. This “attraction” of providing total exculpation of the protector has effectively engendered a quick acceptance of the position by the bulk of the legal community and even by the legislatures of a number of jurisdictions, though almost totally unsupported by relevant case law. As a result, we have been seeing trusts which incorporate the use of a protector having the power to make critical dispositive and administrative decisions, as well as extensive modifications to the trusts without being exposed to liability for negligence or bad decisions which result in damages. This work will examine in detail the role of the protector of the trust, the relationship between the protector and the trustee, between the protector and the beneficiaries, and the protector’s responsibilities to the purposes of the trust. It will demonstrate with legal support that the role of the protector is not a new role, that, in fact, the protector is simply a new name for the decades-old position of trust “advisor,” and that the trust advisor is consistently regarded as a fiduciary in relevant treatises and has been repeatedly held to be a fiduciary in relevant cases. The discussion will also review and analyze the historical issues and professional commentary relevant to trust law and the role of protector, as well as case decisions in various international jurisdictions which have shed light on the issues and some of the positions taken in the statutes of a number of jurisdictions in the United States and across the world. All legal aspects of the role will be examined, including the rights of the protector, the protector’s relationship to the trustee, and the courts’ regard for and treatment of the position. Further, the work will discuss in detail all of the practical considerations in using a protector, such as selection and special drafting considerations, the use of a protector in a foundation, and, in brief, the numerous tax issues that may apply. The conclusion will be that with only very limited exception, which will be explained, the protector is unquestionably a fiduciary, and just as a trustee, he should be held to fiduciary standards. Accordingly, while it is certainly possible to grant personal powers to an individual under a trust, those powers per se conflict with the duties of a protector. And while it is also possible to reduce the fiduciary liability of a protector to a minimum, it is not possible to eliminate it entirely, regardless of trust language attempting to do so.