Arcane (The Arinthian Line Book 1)

Description

Orphan and former farm slave Augum dreams of becoming a warlock. But that would take courage and aptitude, both of which he lacks. Doesn’t help that his mentor is a cranky recluse who sends him on strange errands.

When a vicious tyrant ravages the kingdom in a quest for seven mythic artifacts, Augum discovers his mentor possesses one. They flee to a mysterious castle with other aspiring warlocks, including two quirky girls. Adventure ensues as the aspirants explore the castle’s secrets and learn spellcraft.

But not everything is as it seems, and when a sudden betrayal plunges the group into a terrifying ordeal, survival will hinge on Augum’s daring, his aptitude in the arcane arts . . . and on friendships forged in fire.