Forest Mage

In Forest Mage, Nevare Burvelle returns home, only to face unexpected challenges as the magic within him awakens, endangering everything he loves.

In Forest Mage, the second installment of The Soldier Son Trilogy, the narrative unfolds in a world ravaged by the Speck plague. The once-bustling King’s Cavalla Academy now stands eerily quiet as cadets, including Nevare Burvelle, prepare for their return home. Nevare emerges from his trials not as a broken man, but as one who has faced his fears and defeated his nemesis, the Tree Woman. However, he grapples with the lingering effects of Speck magic that once threatened to turn him against his own people.

Haunted by dreams featuring the alluring Tree Woman, Nevare finds himself questioning the true impact of the plague. These dreams blur the lines between his past and present, leading him to wonder if the Speck infection has altered him in ways beyond the physical realm. As he journeys home, he anticipates a joyful reunion with his fiancée, Carsina, yet he remains uncertain about the darkness that seems to lurk within him.

As Nevare approaches his homecoming, he is unprepared for the shocking revelations that await him. The magic coursing through his veins awakens with a vengeance, threatening to unravel all that he holds dear. Forest Mage explores themes of identity, magic, and the struggle between one's past and future, as Nevare must confront the consequences of his choices and the true nature of his power.