Bronze Magic: Sorcerer's Oath Book 1

Bronze Magic a fantasy novel of 484 pages is the first in a series track the woodfolk legend of Tarkyn Guardian of the Forest. It is written in an easy flowing style that makes it accessible to both teenagers and adults. The major protagonist although powerful spends much of his time trying not to intimidate people while memorable characters battle with issues of trust cultural differences and respect against a background of magic and action: In Eskuzor land of sorcerers Prince Tarkyn tempestuous and strong in magic is forced to flee from his brother the king leaving a trail of death and destruction behind him. After days on the run he wanders into the woodlands in the company of an old wizard only to find himself unable to leave. Even worse Tarkyn is horrified to discover that he is the unwelcome bitterly resented liege lord of an elusive people whose oath to him has been spellbound to the welfare of their forest. The prince moved by his unwilling liegefolks plight modifies his expectations. Conversely one woodman Waterstone puts aside his own prejudices to offer Tarkyn his friendship persevering in the face of the princes mistrust. Bounty hunters are tracking Tarkyn. Wolves and sorcerers are hunting the woodfolk. Battling the woodfolks resentment Tarkyn holds true to his duty as their liege lord to fight with them against wizard-driven storm captivity and exposure of their existence to the world beyond the forest. As Tarkyn works side by side with his liegefolk he not only develops friendships and acceptance but also gains new powers which transform him in the eyes of the woodfolk into a figure of their legends the guardian of the forest. Despite this their mutual trust is fragile and when Tarkyn discovers that his liegefolk have been concealing the existence of woodfolk not sworn to him he is driven to extreme lengths to repair the schism in woodfolk society that his presence has caused so that they can stand united against the greatest threat in their history. It is suitable for to readers of any age from good 11 year old readers upwards.