One warrior, one sorcerer, and a legacy that will change their lives forever In the world of Socendor, humans are forbidden from using magic and elves keep their distance. Kalen Ysindroc has risen far from his humble beginnings as a blacksmith s adopted son. Now the king s general, he investigates reports of magic-wielding half-human, half-elven lithings sighted along the kingdom s borders. It would be a lonely life, if not for the company of his best friend and long-time elven lover, Micheil Theirauf, the king s sorcerer. An attempt on Kalen's life makes it clear to Micheil that there s more afoot than random breaks in the land s defenses. His lover is plagued by dreams no human should endure, and Micheil s probe into Kalen s subconscious reveals a past neither of them expected. And a future Kalen can t escape. Suddenly, everything Kalen never knew about his life is laid bare. A father possessed of terrible magical power. A half-brother who could be the family Kalen never had or the catalyst that will rip Micheil out of his life forever This title was previously published but has been revised."