Books like Madwand by Roger Zelazny
Pol Detson, son of Lord Det of Rondoval, returns home as an immensely powerful yet untrained sorcerer—known as a madwand—in a world where magic alone determines strength. To master his gifts, rule his father’s realm, and survive the dangers he faces—friends include a dragon and a thief, while powerful wizards vie to kill him—Pol must endure rigorous training and a formidable initiation into sorcery.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Roger Zelazny
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