Akla

Dimly there crept into my mind memory of the Dyak legend of the winged messenger of Buddha — the Akla bird whose feathers are woven of the moon rays, whose heart is a living opal, whose wings in flight echo the crystal clear music of the white stars — but whose beak is of frozen flame and shreds the souls of unbelievers.

The Moon Pool 2004

Mo'atabar and his uncle Joab, the captain, would bask in the warmth of Fa'tad's approval if the operation uncovered something al-Akla wanted to find.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

Fa'tad al-Akla and his tribesmen, and the Herodian infantrymen, had gone.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

One possibility nagged: suppose al-Akla had not grabbed Cado?

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

He had not expected any, but when you had an al-Akla and a Cado finagling on the occupier's side you took precautions.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

Eight days after the fall, after intense discussions with Colonel Sisu bel-Sidek, Fa'tad al-Akla proclaimed the Dartar kingdom of Qushmarrah.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

It seemed too simple, too straightforward, and maybe too small for Fa'tad al-Akla.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

The brothers Nogah, Medjhah, and Yoseh inherited the wild mantle of Fa'tad al-Akla.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

Governor Sullo moved down Char Street toward where Fa'tad al-Akla had had his command post.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989

He felt wildly daring, talking that way to Fa'tad al-Akla.

The Tower of Fear Cook, Glen 1989