The Seer King: Chris Bunch

Book I of The Seer King. Numantia is a dying empire, the frontier ruled by outlaws, the provinces by rebels and the citizens by discontent. Ancient forces of dark magic grow everywhere, ignored by the Empire's rulers. Hotheaded young cavalry officer Damastes and the wizard Tenedos were supposed to die in a mountain ambush. But their enemies underestimated the amazing talents of the seer and the bravery of the soldier. Their friendship will change history. As they begin to outwit usurpers and necromancers, word spread that theirs is a path of destiny. For Damastes, it will lead to glory and the love of a beautiful, troubled countess. For Tenedos to points to unimaginable heights of Ambition. And for Numantia, it shows the way to a renaissance - in service to the Goddess of Death. Cover art by Keith Scaife.