About the book: 2017 / Magic is the most powerful force in the universe, but only one in tens of thousands of mortals has the gift of drawing from its Source. Mad King Taikon, who has captured several kingdoms in the West, he got just such a sorcerer into his army - young, ambitious, reveling in his capabilities. The battle mage is capable of burning entire cities to ashes and causing sandstorms. He knows no fear or doubt. The only thing that could plunge a battle mage into horror... But shhh! It's better to remain silent about this.