The Shadow Of What Was Lost by James Islington

The Licanius Trilogy, Book One

In a world where magic is both revered and feared, a young man named Davian discovers he possesses a forbidden power that could alter the fate of his realm. As tensions rise between those who wield magic and those who seek to control it, Davian embarks on a perilous journey with his friends, Wirr and Asha, to uncover the truth about their pasts and the looming threat that could destroy everything they hold dear. Along the way, they encounter ancient prophecies, hidden secrets, and formidable enemies, all while grappling with their own identities and destinies in a land on the brink of war.