Melanthrix the Mage

Set in an alternate 1205, Father Afanasy embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery of his origins amid political intrigue and looming war. Melanthrix the Mage rises in power at the Korynthian court, while a ruthless killer targets government officials. Tension escalates as the kingdom faces the threat of conflict with Pommerelia, its western neighbor. This first volume of a trilogy weaves a rich tapestry of heroism, treachery, and the complexities of medieval life, promising an epic journey.