The Dream Compass

The Dream Compassby Jeff BredenbergRulers of old nearly destroyed the planet. And the new "boss" may finish the job.Of Madmen, Martyrs—and MagicAny day now, The Monitor will unleash his deadly secret upon a war-addled planet. What brutal dictator worth his salt would pass up the chance to annihilate an entire competing population?But he didn't count on interference from Anton Takk, the guilt-ridden escapee from a northern labor camp. Or from Rosenthal Webb, the aging Revolutionary burrowed in a mountain hideout. Or, for that matter, from the ruthless warrior-musician, Tha'Enton.And no one…