Sage of Sare — Julie Dean Smith

WARRIOR OF MAGIC

Madness raged in Caithe, as men and women were stricken with unsought magic powers. But rumors also circulated about a secret, derelict monastery, where the rebel princess Athaya taught fledgling wizards to control their otherwise dangerous spells-and people flocked to Athaya for help.

But in the councils of Church and State, Athaya's crusade to preserve magic and its practitioners caused both hatred and fear. A Thbunal was established to root out and exterminate all wizards in Caithe. As the Tribunal scoured the land, Athaya's camp swelled with refugees. Soon, as a bitter cold winter came on, Athaya's people began to starve...

Then an unexpected offer of help arrived from distant, ice-bound Sare. The Sage of that far-off land of militant wizards had the resources to end the troubles of the Caithan wizards. He would conquer the Thbunal's reign of terror and restore Athaya's people to their rightful position in Caithe.

It was a miracle. But miracles, like magic, could be dangerous and deadly...