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In a remote village, Kelvin Wiltshire, a humble cook and perceived refugee from the Terabinian war, navigates life with his son while the townsfolk share chilling tales of the past. Rumors swirl around the legendary mage Will Cartwright, whose mysterious death and storm-controlling powers haunt the community. As they appreciate the cook's presence, they remain wary of the dark legacy of the fallen king, creating a tension between admiration and fear that shapes their perception of both men.

The narrative follows Will's transformation from a naïve apprentice to a powerful wizard, highlighting his impressive mastery of magic. However, his escalating abilities create tension with established powers, prompting a struggle for dominance. The story revolves around the quest for a new balance, where Will must navigate the challenges of acceptance or face the potential threat of losing everything he has gained.

Amidst escalating tensions in Wurthaven, Will faces a multifaceted threat as citizens of Cerria vanish and a mysterious figure targets his half-sister, Laina. With suspicion surrounding Selene's absence and the king's anger directed at her husband, Will is pushed to his limits while trying to protect a family that has shunned him. As he navigates treachery and seeks aid from the fae, he must confront the possibility that their help could come with dire consequences, complicating his mission to save the city.

Amidst the impending threat of war, Selene faces the daunting challenge of beginning her wizard training at an age that casts doubt on her potential for success. Meanwhile, Will embarks on a quest for answers, realizing that their survival might hinge on a perilous deal with the king. As they navigate these treacherous waters, the stakes grow higher, testing their resolve and the limits of their abilities.

As Mordecai's unchecked power threatens civilization, his scattered children, branded as outlaws, hold the key to salvation. Meanwhile, Tyrion pursues his own ambitions, indifferent to their potential consequences in the fight against impending doom. The Queen grows increasingly wary of the archmage's sanity, highlighting the tension among the ruling powers who remain unaware of the looming catastrophe. The narrative explores themes of family, power, and the struggle to avert an apocalyptic fate.

At Wurthaven, Will grapples with the stark reality of a diminished magical world, where the vibrant sorcery of the past has faded into a timid practice. Despite the college's preservation of ancient knowledge, he discovers that wizards now serve merely as assistants to those wielding true power, a power rooted in a profound and sinister evil. As Will navigates this complex landscape, he must confront the unsettling truths about magic and the dark forces that underpin it.

The ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone. The shining glory of the sorcerers burned away the subtlety of wisdom, replacing it with easy power, held only in the hands of the elite-a new age built upon the elemental supremacy of aristocrats and the ignorance of the masses.But this will change, for the greatest power comes with knowledge, and the deeper teachings of wizardry have not been utterly lost. The last wizard of the old tradition still survives in solitude, nursing tired grudges and waiting for death.His passing might have gone unnoticed, but for the imposition of a youth too stubborn to accept his refusal to take an apprentice. With a new student comes new hope, and that hope has caused old powers to stir again. That the world will change is inevitable, but the shape of the future is anything but certain.

Exploring a new world, Matthew, the first human wizard with the Illeniels' true heritage, embarks on a quest to uncover the origins of his people's ancient enemies. As he navigates this unfamiliar realm, he confronts deep mysteries tied to the past and the potential fate of humanity. His journey promises revelations that could change everything he knows.

Mordecai's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers his magical heritage, leading him into a perilous conspiracy against the Duke of Lancaster and the Kingdom of Lothion. As he navigates love and betrayal, he finds himself entangled in events that challenge his perceptions of his past and have significant implications for the future of those he cares about. His quest for self-discovery becomes a fight for survival and a battle against forces that threaten his world.

Only a fool threatens those a Thornbear protects. Mordecai’s shattered family is in chaos, but the world won’t wait for them to recover. Trapped by a fiendish plot he didn’t foresee, Mordecai finds himself powerless to redeem himself or defend his family. Alone and surrounded by enemies, Lady Rose has only her wits to protect those she loves. Though every hand turns against her, Rose Thornbear refuses to give up, and she will sacrifice whatever is necessary to save Penny’s family, whether the price is her rank, dignity, or even her life.