"Septern
is a genius and happy that everyone knows it. No mage on Balaia comes
close to matching his abilities in the development, design and casting
of spells. No mage understands the intricacies of the mana spectra like
he does. No mage ever will. He is a true one-off.
Believing
himself safe in the cocoon of his mansion, Septern chooses to ignore
the war which rages outside his borders and continues to train the
elite of Balaia's young mages. For his students, it is the opportunity
of a lifetime. For Septern, it is peace from the demands of the colleges
of magic while he continues his research.
And
Septern needs peace because he is on the verge of creating the ultimate
spell. The spell that could end the world.
But
now, his genius and conceit threaten to be his undoing. In his creation,
Septern sees the beauty of magic in its purest form and is determined
to demonstrate it. But allies and enemies alike see something entirely
different. They see the weapon that will win the war and bring everlasting
domination to its owner.
And
to gain this prize, they will do absolutely anything."--publisher
