Having escaped conscription to the Storm Towers at the last moment--thanks to some very quick train-hopping--Cymin is thrilled to at last be living his dream of seeing new lands and making friends with the fascinating secular mages outside Lux Temple. There's even a chance he could win over the enigmatic Laithondi and officially join the ranks of the student bound for Saigrath.
Laithondi has already entrusted him with his dazzling ancillary sword,...