The Weight of Magic is a burden not all can bear... Torian Ranth wants nothing more than to master his sahir magic. Having spent years training, he still can’t form even his primary patterns consistently, let alone attempt any higher tiered power. His continued failures mean that his time in school must come to an end. When the neighboring country attacks his town and the trained sahir are lost, Torian escapes. There he meets a strange man who demonstrates power greater than any of his instructors, and who understands an ancient power that has not been seen for centuries. Somehow, Torian must learn the secret of his magic, which may be the key to stopping a greater war... Don't miss the start of a new Progression Fantasy series from bestseller D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, perfect for fans of Mark of the Fool , Cradle , and Bastion .
Torian Ranth is no longer the struggling student he once was. Now a skilled sahir to be reckoned with, Torian arrives at the devastated university. It still stands amid the remnants of the Rusav onslaught. Torian dives deep into the study of sahir magic, trying to wield his valsahir power by grasping the nuances of the conventional sahir elements. However, the university is not the sanctuary he had hoped for, as it remains under the constant threat of the Rusav and their deadly creatures. Behind the chaos, an unexpected person pulls the strings, orchestrating the attacks that could lead to the final fall of the university and the destruction of all that Torian holds dear. His new-found power may be the only hope. Can he unravel the secrets of his valsahir magic in time to stand against the shadows that threaten to engulf the one place that withstood the last attack? The weight of magic presses heavily upon him, but failure is not an option. Torian must learn to master the shades of his magic or watch his world crumble into ruins. Book 2 in a new Progression Fantasy series from bestseller D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, perfect for fans of Mark of the Fool , Cradle , and Bastion .
Torian Ranth has protected the university from the Viper. Now he must use him. There are none at the university who can teach Torian what it means for him to be a valsahir. When the headmaster suggests he convince the Viper to teach him, Torian must first prove he’s worthy. As secrets begin to unravel, the distinction between friend and foe blurs. The Viper, once thought an adversary, becomes an enigma, compelling Torian to grapple with a dangerous dilemma. Is the Viper genuinely the sinister force they have all feared? But a tangible threat forces him to make a choice. Rusav, relentless in their quest for destruction, look to liberate the Viper, their linchpin to obliterating Navarin. Torian must find his own truths to protect those embroiled in a war that should never have been theirs to fight—even if it means defying everything he’s come to believe. Book 3 in a new Progression Fantasy series from bestseller D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, perfect for fans of Mark of the Fool , Cradle , and Bastion .