Estus as a child explores the forbidden forest and spends time studying with Mirella and Jorel.

Chapter 13

Humanity hangs in the balance. War and enslavement. Freedom and magic. Two elven families fight to control humans. Across the land and over the sea, Estus Arrenkyle claims his secret magical heritage. The sea captain, the secret wizards of the theater troupe, the angry fighter, the elf, and the quiet carpenter come together to reopen the world's eyes to the magic that waits within us all.(Episodes marked Explicit for: Mild language, battle scenes, romantic and religious themes.)