Tom Walker unexpectedly rescues eight elven slaves. Starting with no language in common, human and elves work together on many survival challenges. Along the way, Tom and Diavla develop feelings for each other, and Tom has to learn about the unusual ways elves have adult relationships. Tom struggles with the ethics of his role as Master, and tries to resist the temptations of his own feelings. A slice-of-life fantasy romance with language learning, commerce and unconventional relationships. Not harem, not explicit; does contain same-sex relationships, polyamory, polygamy, adult relationships. New chapters twice weekly. Book one completed 12/31/2024.