Gavril has had to hide most of his magical gifts for all his life. Even in a world where magic is common, some gifts are best hidden, especially for an orphan. He has also been part of the rebellion against the Emperor Zathrian since his student days. The lies propagated by the empire and the truth the rebels want to perpetuate make his choice easy.
When he gets the appointment of a lifetime as a chronicler of the Empire's history, he sees it as an opportunity to help his cause. Everything l...






















