Saga of Recluce

Young Lerris must find his place in the world. In Recluce this means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden Wanderjahr in the lands beyond. Many do not survive. Lerris chooses dangergeld. Lerris must learn to use his powers in an orderly way before his Wanderjahr, or fall prey to Chaos --

On the island of Recluce, which is devoted toorder, a young man is found working on a machine thatwould harness the power or chaos. For that he isbanished. But when the forces of the Chaos Wizardslaunch their invasion, it is to the young man that Recluceturns for its survival

In the continuing war between order and chaos, a young carpenter who is a magician is asked by his country to use his powers to defend the land from invaders. The call provokes jealousy in his wife who is one of the country's top military leaders. By the author of The Magic of Recluse.

The Saga of Recluce chronicles the history of this world with world-building detail and an ingenious and disciplined magic system. L.E. Modesitt, Jr. returns to his longest and bestselling fantasy series with volume nineteen, The Mongrel Mage, which marks the beginning of a new story arc. In the world of Recluce, powerful mages can wield two kinds of magic--the white of Chaos or the black of Order. Beltur, however, has talents no one dreamed of, talents...

"Once again, prejudices against the use of chaos magic force Beltur and his companions to flee their refuge in Axalt. The rulers of nearby Montgren have offered them sanctuary and the opportunity to become the Councilors of the run-down and disintegrating town of Haven. Montegren lacks any mages--white or black--making this seem like the perfect opportunity to start again. However, Beltur and the others must reinstitute law and order, rebuild parts...

L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. In a new story arc, From the Forest follows the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask—hero, tyrant, emperor.
Alayiakal, who will one day be known by many names —not all of them flattering—has to climb the ranks of Cyador's Mirror Lancers, fighting against unforeseen weapons and ancient

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