The Problem Magi: When the World Stands Against Us, Will You Stay by My Side? [Book 1 Complete]

"A realm of fantasy undergoes an industrial revolution; conflict arises."

In an era of rapid technological progress, the role of magi in the Alondisian Empire has been called into question. Those without the Gift are no longer reliant on the arcane, as mechanical contraptions have advanced to become just as efficient, if not more so, than employing the once-essential services of sorcerers. To complicate matters further, said cutting-edge inventions have been observed to grow unstable in the presence of powerful spells—a volatile interaction that has only deepened the rift between the commonfolk and the magi, not to speak of the aloof, magickally-attuned elves.

Amid escalating tensions, Thomas, a brawny, laid-back monk bearing a curse, is summoned to Wenton, the imperial capital, where an old friend assigns him a monumental task: mentoring a trio of unruly but talented students at the nation's Academy for the Magickally-Gifted. All the while, the Bureau of Magickal Affairs is embroiled in an intricate plot, one that Garreth and his newly-appointed half-elf partner, Lynn, set out to uncover. As two sides of the same coin stumble through an ever-evolving world, shadowy factions work behind the scenes, seeking to shift the balance of power in Alondis.

And the influence the magi once held over the populace steadily wanes.

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New part every Friday at 7:00 AM PDT! Book 1 (Chapters 1-9) completed!