The Sword of Dawn

Witness to a gruesome murder and the victim of betrayal, Jago Thal seeks revenge. But when he discovers a conspiracy that could shake the foundations of the world will he be able to sacrifice his anger and stand against evil? Sixteen year old Jago is heir to powerful magic as a House Lord. One day he will rule his people from the throne in the Watcher's Hall, but only if he can survive long enough to claim it. With a father who is more hapless scholar than warrior, Jago is ill-prepared for the challenges that await him. Betrayal from those closest to his family throws him into a quest that uncovers ancient conspiracies and unexpected threats. And beneath it all lies a powerful force that until now had been only hinted at in Erda's histories. As the world outside Jago's small kingdom threatens to swallow up those that he loves, he must master skills hidden within him, while learning whom to trust. But with forces that have been gathering for centuries to contend against, even the best of warriors may not survive. And Jago is only a boy.