Rules of Ascension

In Rules of Ascension, the first novel of the Winds of the Forelands quartet by David B. Coe, the peace of the Forelands is shattered when Tavis, the heir to the Kingdom of Curgh, is falsely accused of murder. As civil war looms, he finds himself stripped of his noble protections and must seek aid from the magical Qirsi, whose powers have led to their persecution. With a hidden traitor working against him, Tavis must navigate a web of treachery and mistrust to clear his name and save his kingdom from impending chaos. This epic fantasy unfolds in a richly crafted world where magic and politics intertwine.