The Phoenix Unchained

In "The Phoenix Unchained," the first volume of The Enduring Flame trilogy by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory, the authors return to a fantastical world where magic has dwindled after 1,000 years of peace. As the powerful Wild Mage Bisochim seeks to restore Darkness to this unbalanced realm, young nobleman Tiercel strives to master High Magick, drawing the Mage's wrath. Meanwhile, Harrier, the future Harbormaster, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into heroism while protecting Tiercel and encountering magical beings, including a charming centaur and a formidable dragon. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey to discover their destinies in a land rich with adventure and intrigue.