"Magic is a gift, not a birthright." All Elliot Aster had ever wanted in his life was to learn magic and see the world. Born in a small farming village, he buries himself in his tomes above all else. But when his homeland is invaded by bandits, and a young woman boasting the gift of magic arrives, everything in his life changes--for better or worse. Driven by a newfound purpose, Elliot throws himself onto a wellspring of knowledge and drinks fervently from the wondrous, yet volatile, fountain known as "magic." But while Elliot wishes to use his gift out of benevolence, there are others who share a... differing sentiment. And as a tragic fate meets with his humble village, Elliot leaves his home with staff in hand, hoping to find the person or persons responsible for the devastation. However, what he will find may be more than he could ever bargain for...
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