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Tobas’s path to becoming a wizard begins with a single, fortunate encounter: a wizard who takes him on as an apprentice. Billions of years of practice, however, are wasted when the mentor dies suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving Tobal with no further instruction beyond a solitary spell that merely lights fires. Without a broader repertoire of magic—or a new master to guide him—Tobas faces an uncertain future. Though his school days are over and a return to a shepherd’s life seems unlikely, the struggle to make ends meet forces him to confront the question: how can he survive when all he can do is ignite a flame?
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Lawrence Watt-Evans
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