In a world where divine power defines status, magic is everything. The powerful rise. The weak are crushed. And those caught in between are nothing but pawns for the noble families who rule from the capital.
Turan was born into this world as a descendant of a legendary line of wizards. But he was raised in secrecy, hidden away from the eyes of those who would use him. Instead of a tower or a palace, his home is a quiet valley. Instead of arcane studies, he tends to sheep.
He hides his true strength. He plays the fool. He lets everyone believe he is just a simple shepherd with no magic to speak of.
The nobles would exploit him if they knew. The churches would brand him as a heretic or a weapon. So Turan keeps his head down, his power buried, and his silence intact.
Then a wandering knight passes through the valley. A warrior with sharp eyes and a sharper instinct. He sees past the shepherd’s disguise. He recognizes the potential hiding beneath the wool cloak.
Now Turan faces a choice he never wanted. Remain in hiding, safe and invisible, or journey to the capital and embrace the destiny he was born for.
One path leads to survival. The other leads to war.
Can a shepherd who spent his whole life running from power finally stand up and claim it?
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