New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and
James Mallory first teamed up to write The Obsidian Trilogy, set in a
wondrous world filled with magical beings, competing magic systems, and
a titanic struggle between good and evil. That world proved so popular
with the creators and readers alike that Lackey and Mallory have
returned to it with The Phoenix Unchained, Book One of The Enduring
Flame, the opening volume of a new epic fantasy trilogy.
After a
thousand years of peace, much Magick has faded from the world. The
Elves live far from humankind. There are no High Mages, and Wild Mages
are seen only rarely. Bisochim, a powerful Wild Mage, is determined to
reintroduce Darkness to the world, believing that it is out of Balance.
Tiercel, a young Armethalian nobleman, is convinced that High Magic is
not just philosophy. He attempts a spell-and draws the unwelcome
attention of Bisochim. Tiercel survives Bisochim's attack and begins
trying to turn himself into a High Mage. Next in line to be
Harbormaster of Armethalieh, Harrier instead finds himself regularly
saving Tyr's life and meeting magickal people and creatures. To
Harrier's dismay, it seems that he must become a hero.
In The Phoenix
Unchained, Harrier and Tiercel begin a marvelous journey to uncover
their destinies. Along the way, they meet a charming female centaur,
several snooty Elves, and the most powerful dragon their world has ever
known.
