The Belly of the Wolf

In "Lens of the World," Nazhuret navigates life as a half-student, half-servant in the Royal School of Sordaling, where he grapples with feelings of inadequacy among his taller companions. At 20, he is taken under the wing of the enigmatic Powl, who imparts wisdom in various disciplines, teaching him to master his body and mind. As Nazhuret embarks on a journey across Velonya as an itinerant optician, he uncovers secrets about his heritage and confronts a deadly plot against King Raduf, putting his training to the ultimate test. R.A. MacAvoy's immersive narrative weaves themes of identity and self-awareness against a backdrop of political intrigue.