From the creators of the phenomenally popular Dungeons and Dragons novels comes this sweeping new fantasy epic of the battle between honor and the dark shadows of obsession. Servant to the king's youngest son Prince Dagnarus, young Gareth becomes a pawn in his master's ambitious plan to steal the throne meant for his older brother, the Crown Prince Helmos. Yet Gareth has dreams of his own. A student of magic, he is determined to become one of the Revered Magi. Soon, ambition and loyalty will lead Gareth down a path of darkness, tempting him to seek forbidden knowledge and power that can gain his liege all he seeks -- if he has the strength and determination to wield it.A tale of obsession, sorcery, and the fate of a kingdom, this enthralling new work is sure to please the authors' legions of fans and win them countless more.