Essence Wielder Books
Dax Nelson was destined to protect the empire. When he’s gifted the power of an unusual essence, everything changes. The Great Serpent grants a gift of powerful essence to those who come before him. The experience, and the gift, is unpredictable but all have a vision of the Great Serpent so they can understand the purpose of their essence. Not Dax. With his new essence, rather than learning from his father, he now must go to the Academy to learn to control his essence. It’s not fire as all in his family possess, but even the most powerful in the Academy don’t know what it is—or what it means for Dax. And the only thing he remembers from his visit to the Serpent Stairs may be key to stop an attack on the empire, if he can understand his essence in time. Don't miss the start of a new Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.
The Great Serpent has given a great gift—if only Dax can understand it in time. With the attack on the Great Serpent stopped, Dax and his friends return to the Academy having changed. They no longer fear the Cult of the Dragon, but the Order now knows of their involvement. The Academy can only protect them so much. When Dax discovers strange sentient creatures in the forest near the Academy, he fears the Order has a new plan to attack the empire. He’ll need to master his essence if he wants to have any chance to understand it. Even that might not be enough to stop the danger that’s coming. Don't miss this exciting Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.
A unique connection to essence is key to protecting the empire. Dax and his friends have settled into their roles at the Academy. They’ve stopped another attack, which has gained them notice, but also allows them a measure of freedom in their studies. With Desmond now serving as headmaster, they think everything will be different. Better. But the flows of essence are changing. Those who study such things don’t know what that means, but all agree it’s dangerous. When asked to travel north during the term break, beyond the unclaimed lands, Dax has little choice but to go. What he finds changes everything he knows about essence—and what it means to wield it. And it just might be the key to destroying the Order for good. Don't miss this exciting Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.
As Dax explores his new connection to essence, a new threat emerges. Dax is challenged by his new connection to essence. Not only does it change his focus in his classes, but he has to find a new fighting style in the arena. Unfortunately his essence use draws attention from those with a dangerous power. Dax and his friends need to master the connections he’s formed before this power changes him—or is changed by the others. If he fails, a deadly danger may destroy the empire from within. But how can he succeed when everything he’s learned in the Academy about essence fails him? Don't miss this exciting Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.
Essence can be many things, but can it take the form of a memory? Having come to learn the truth of the connections Dax has to essence, he begins to question whether he even needs to continue to train at the Academy. When the Essendar return to the Academy, this time truly in service to the Emperor, Dax loses all that he’s gained. He must find a way of controlling his power, even if it means getting around the restrictions placed upon him. As a new danger emerges on the border of the empire, Dax’s new abilities might be the key to understanding what is responsible—and how to stop it. Only Dax can muster the necessary alliance that is needed, but how can all the disparate factions unite to stop a danger no one knew existed? Don't miss this exciting Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.
A journey to the heart of the empire reveals the depth of the danger. Now recovered from protecting the empire, Dax struggles to understand how to best wield his new control over essence. When an attack comes through the conduit itself, Dax must discover what’s happening before it influences other parts of the empire. Discovering that answer is only the beginning. As Dax travels to finally travels to finally meet the emperor, danger spreads, drawing Dax into power that exceeds even his understanding of essence. He must learn control over his essence before he can exert control over other types, but will there be time to do so before the threat along the border intensifies? Don't miss this exciting Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.
As ancient powers awaken, the balance of the world teeters on the brink of collapse. Dax and his friends have fought to protect the empire from threats seen and unseen, but now they must explain themselves to the Emperor. As Dax uncovers the true nature of his essence and grapples with his growing power, he realizes that he may be the only one capable of sealing away the danger that threatens to consume the empire. But doing so may require the ultimate sacrifice—one that Dax isn’t sure he’s ready to make. Dax must face his greatest fears and confront the destiny he never wanted but can no longer escape. The fate of more than the empire hangs in the balance; the connection to essence itself may be in danger of destruction. Can Dax master his unique connection to essence and save their world, or will he succumb to the darkness that seeks to claim him? Don't miss the final book in this Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.