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Rahl, a young apprentice from the island of Recluce, is dispatched to the mage‑training school for evaluation. After his initial test, he is banished to the remote world of Hamor, a place marked by harsh conditions and volatile magic.
In Hamor, Rahl’s latent abilities surge, yet the rise in power draws him into escalating conflict. The dangerous environment challenges his training, forcing him to navigate complex dangers while honing skills that could determine his fate and that of his world.
Set in the fictional realm of Recluce, this fantasy narrative explores themes of exile, growth, and the moral complexities of wielding power in a war‑torn landscape.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
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