The Ascendant Path: Scholar

Layten Grayread has spent his entire life dreaming of becoming a Scholar at the House of Knowledge in Timik. When his father's connections finally secure his acceptance, Layten leaves his remote marsh homeland behind-only to discover that his journey north has been orchestrated by forces he doesn't understand.

A mysterious Anchor named Fean-a magic-absorbing servant of the god Sartum-arrives to escort him safely to the House. Along the way, Layten witnesses unsettling magical events and real...