Citadel of Fire

Seventeen-year-old Gray, a descendant of a legendary hero known as a Ronin, returns to his wizards' keep only to find himself branded a murderous traitor for the death of his best friend. As he navigates a perilous desert teeming with thieves and mythical creatures, he discovers a sinister force intent on spreading a dark ideology: "strength is life, weakness death." With his heroic legacy at stake, Gray faces the daunting challenge of confronting both his past and a powerful belief system that threatens the world.