Arran led a sheltered life among the witches of the Citadel... ... until an encounter with a witch seer exiled him into the unforgiving world beyond. With the guidance of a wandering minstrel, Arran learned to survive in a world eager to strip him of his title as the Blue Mage. But when he meets Teoni, a captivating woman who shares his heart, everything he knows is thrown into chaos. Their love seems destined—until he discovers the truth: Teoni is the Green Mage, the sworn enemy of the Blue Mage. Now, Arran faces an impossible choice. Will he sacrifice his love to fulfill his duty, or will he defy tradition to forge his own path? Amidst the manipulation of gods and the looming Tournament of Mages, Arran must decide where his true allegiance lies.