The Path of Balance

The Volsung Academy faces threats from rival schools amid the mysterious disappearance of its founder, Arian, and the challenge to its new philosophy, the Path of Balance. Vivienne Desai is unexpectedly chosen to represent her school at the Mage Games on Mars, an event that is as much a battle for honor as it is a covert contest among academies vying for influence over the future of magic. As the Games unfold, the pressures and hidden agendas threaten to test the limits of restraint and reveal the true nature of those involved.