Arran had a sheltered life among the witches of the Citadel, until an incident with the witch seer exiled him out into the world on his own. With the help of a traveling minstrel, he learned to fend for himself against forces bent on taking the status of Blue Mage away from him. When he meets and falls in love with a woman named Teoni, everything changes. She seems as smitten with him as he is with her, but there’s one problem: It turns out she is the Green Mage, his supposed mortal enemy. Arran must look past the manipulation of the gods and form his own path to victory in the Tournament of Mages.
The servant girl has a secret… …and she’s hiding it in plain sight. Hana works for a well-to-do family who treats her well, but something is not quite right. The servant girl doesn’t act like a servant. She speaks multiple languages including high elvish, she is an accomplished musician, and she is a skilled artist. There is also another talent, but it’s a secret Hana guards closely. She can use blood magic. She is in hiding because she knows that if she is found out, she will have to fight in the Tournament of Mages, a contest where she will be pitted against five other mages with different forms of magic. She has left everything behind, her family, her friends, and the one secret she dares not reveal. You’ll love this first entry into the Tournament of Mages series because once you learn Hana’s story you will want to uncover the other mages’ stories too. Get it now.
Arran led a sheltered life among the witches of the Citadel... ...until an encounter with a witch seer exiled him into the unforgiving world beyond. With the guidance of a wandering minstrel, Arran learned to survive in a world eager to strip him of his title as the Blue Mage. But when he meets Teoni, a captivating woman who shares his heart, everything he knows is thrown into chaos. Their love seems destined-until he discovers the truth: Teoni is the Green Mage, the sworn enemy of the Blue Mage. Now, Arran faces an impossible choice. Will he sacrifice his love to fulfill his duty, or will he defy tradition to forge his own path? Amidst the manipulation of gods and the looming Tournament of Mages, Arran must decide where his true allegiance lies.
The mages are all already deep in their training… …except for one, and she is off to an extremely late start. Lylah is a sweet soul who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. With the Tournament of Mages coming up, she must train hard, and she must train fast because the other mages have been using their magic for far longer. But, drastic measures, and hasty actions often have dire consequences some may not be equipped to survive. You’ll love this fourth installment of the Tournament of Mages because of the fiery action, and the engaging characters. Get it now.
Talk of war and devastation has the master wielders on high alert as Sheyna Namear graduates from Apprentice to Adept. While continuing her studies Sheyna once again meets the flamboyant Gondrial, who immediately gets her into trouble with her master. Even though she is aware that Gondrial is trouble, she is fascinated by him until he introduces her to his friend— a tall, handsome, and mysterious boy named Rikard. When her best friend, Marella, comes to visit, all four of the young wielders embark on a dangerous yet exhilarating adventure in an exotic land. But one should never delve where one does not belong or play with forces one does not understand. What began as a fun adventure quickly spirals into a fight for life and death in this second book of the War of the Oracle series.
Are you tired of grammar books that put you to sleep? Look no further! "Grammar: It's more fun than watching paint dry" is here to inject some excitement into your language learning journey. In this book, you'll find a refreshing take on grammar, with witty examples and clever explanations that will help you master even the trickiest concepts. Okay, they’re mostly “dad” jokes but at least I try. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book will help you conquer grammar in a way that's engaging and enjoyable. Say goodbye to the days of dry, tedious grammar lessons and hello to a new, exciting way of learning. You'll be amazed at how much fun grammar can be when you have the right tools and approach. Well, maybe not, but it is more fun than watching paint dry! So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive in and discover the joy of grammar together!
Three hundred years before the time of The Glass Dragon, Coronnan is a kingdom at war with itself, magic is wild, and magicians uncontrolled, each working separately for his own goal. At the height of this age of chaos, the dragons decide to intervene, making their presence known to mortals through the healer Myrilandel.
This brand-new omnibus is the second in a series collecting Irene Radford's acclaimed Dragon novels. Volume I includes the complete trilogy of The Dragon Nimbus: The Glass Dragon, The Perfect Princess, and The Lonliest Magician Volume II includes the first two novels in The Dragon Nimbus History quartet: The Dragon's Touchstone and The Last Battlemage Volume III includes the last two novels in The Dragon Nimbus History quartet: The Renegade Dragon and The Wizard's Treasure The Dragon's Touchstone: Three hundred years before the time of The Glass Dragon, Coronnan is a kingdom at war with itself, magic is wild, and magicians uncontrolled, each working separately for his own goal. At the height of this age of chaos, the dragons decide to intervene, making their presence known to the mortals through the healer Myrilandel. The Last Battlemage: Nimbulan, the last Battlemage and the founder of the school for Communal Magic, is seeking to create a permanent protection for the kingdom of Coronnan, a spell-crafted border to keep enemies out. His search for the key to this magic leads him to terrifying discovery—the dragons, the guardians of magics, are in terrible danger. Want more Dragon novels? Look for The Star Gods trilogy and the new Children of the Dragon Nimbus series! A letter from the author, Irene Radford: Welcome to the world where dragons are real and magic works. If you are new to the Dragon Nimbus, pull up a chair and join us as we revel in tales that have touched my heart more than anything else I've written under any pen name. If you are returning after an absence, I am very happy to have you back. This is a world that began with a Christmas gift of a blown-glass dragon. The dragon sat proudly on the knick-knack shelf for several months, loved and admired, reluctantly dusted, and totally inert. Then one night at dinner, my son remarked, "You know, Mom, I think dragons are born all dark, like that little pewter dragon, then they get more silvery as they grow up until they are as clear as glass." The dragon came to life for me. Out of that chance remark came first one book, then three, five, seven, and finally ten. I built a career on these books and loved every minute of the process. These characters still live in my mind many years after they jumped into their stories and dragged me along with them. Many thanks to DAW Books and my editor Sheila Gilbert for reviving The Dragon Nimbus a lucky thirteen years after they first debuted. With these omnibus volumes, you can read about the dragons with crystal fur that directs your eye elsewhere yet defies you to look anywhere else. Wonderful dragons full of wit and wisdom. Magic abounds. Magicians and mundanes alike learn about their world and special life lessons as they explore dragon lore past and present. The books will be presented in the order in which they were written, and the order that makes the most sense of the entwined tales. So, sit back and enjoy with me. And may reading take you soaring with Dragons.
