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Discover the origin story of one of the realm’s most effective mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles.

Arram Draper is in relation to becoming among the realm’s most effective mages. The youngest college student in his course at the Imperial School of Carthak, he includes a Gift with unlimited prospect of greatness–and for attracting trouble. At his part are his two close friends: Varice, a clever female with an often-overlooked skill, and Ozorne, the ‘leftover prince’ with magic formula ambitions. Collectively, these three close friends forge a connection that will 1 day form kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets nearer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram’s heart, Arram realizes that one day–soon–he will have to determine where his loyalties really lie.

In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded using the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will quickly realize an unforgettable illusion adventure in which a kingdom’s potential rests within the shoulders of a talented son having a knack for making vicious enemies.

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