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In this Forgotten Realms tale, the venerable wizard Elminster faces a delicate dilemma: he must feed potent magic items to his lover, Simbul, to keep her from losing her mind. Each item he bestows ripples through the magical world, drawing the ire and pursuit of his numerous enemies, who see this act as an opportunity to claim power or exact revenge. Elminster’s internal struggle and the external threat from those who would seek to exploit or destroy the treasure he nurtures drive the narrative forward, showcasing the complex interplay between love, responsibility, and the ever‑watchful forces of magic.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Ed Greenwood
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