School of Wizardry — Debra Doyle; James D. MacDonald

THE SORCEROR'S APPRENTICE
As squire to Lord Alyen, master of Castle Doun, young Randal's future as a knight seems assured -- until Madoc, a wandering wizard, enters the castle gates. To his astonishment, Randal discovers that he himself possesses special powers. He leaves the security of his life at Castle Doun to travel with Madoc to the Schola Sorceriae: the School of Wizardry. Once his training in the mystic arts has begun, however, Randal soon learns that there are many perils, both earthly and supernatural, to be overcome -- and one deadly enemy to be vanquished -- before he advances from sorcerer's apprentice to journeyman wizard....